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Green Beans — BoiledB
Vegetables · #19 of 45

Green Beans

Boiled · Legumes (Fresh)

50/100B tier
Calories35
Protein2g
Fiber3.2g
Sodium6mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 50 out of 100, #19 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (98/100); micronutrients drags it down (11/100).

The short version: Solid all-rounder, nobody's favorite, everybody's side dish.

The catch: Nightshade — irrelevant for most people, a real issue for a few.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 6mg0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g11%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin K 48mcg40%
Vitamin C 16mg18%
Folate 38mcg10%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 50

Clean label ×1598
Low energy density ×1080
Fiber ×2576
Protein ×1038
Micronutrients ×4011

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#19 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Green Beans healthy?

It grades B — 50 out of 100, #19 of 45 vegetables in our system. Solid all-rounder, nobody's favorite, everybody's side dish.

How many calories are in Green Beans?

35 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Green Beans calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.