Green Beans

Green Beans

Green beans, also called string beans or snap beans, are an American classic side dish.

They have a long, slender green pod - all of which is edible - with small seeds inside.

The wax bean is a pale yellow variety of green bean.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Green beans are available year-round, with their peak of freshness between the months of May to October. Choose crisp, bright-colored beans that are free of blemishes. Store in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in a plastic bag, for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) BEANS,SNAP,GREEN,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 34

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	7.8 g	*
Sugars	1.5 g	*
Fiber	3.7 g	*
Protein	2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	759 IU	15%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	30%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	15.8 mg	20%
Folate	40.7 mcg	10%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.12 mg	7%
Thiamin	0.09 mg	6%
MINERALS
Calcium	40.7 mg	4%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.1 mg	6%
Magnesium	27.5 mg	7%
Manganese	0.24 mg	12%
Phosphorous	41.8 mg	4%
Potassium	229.9 mg	7%
Selenium	0.66 mcg	1%
Sodium	6.6 mg	0%
Zinc	0.26 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	75.9 mcg
Beta-carotene	416.9 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	704 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).