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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of green bean and kimchi is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 24:52:24 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Green Bean Kimchi
Protein 20% 24%
Carbohydrates 76% 52%
Fat 5% 24%
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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Green Bean or Kimchi .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .

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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.