Green Bean vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Green Bean and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green bean
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green bean and kimchi:
- Green bean has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green bean is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Green bean has a macronutrient ratio of 20:76:5 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Bean | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 51% |
| Fat | 5% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in green bean are made of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 69% more dietary fiber than kimchi - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and kimchi are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 600% more Vitamin A than kimchi - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin. Both green bean and kimchi contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Green Bean | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.104 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.225 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 33 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of calcium - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 143% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 40% more potassium than kimchi - green bean has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Green Bean | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 379 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 69 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 640 UG | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both green bean and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Green Bean | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kimchi has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Green Bean | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does green bean or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does green bean or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in green bean are made of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.