Oatmeal vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and green bean:
- Both green bean and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Green bean has 21.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, green bean contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and green bean has 92% less calories than oatmeal - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to green bean for protein. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 76% |
| Fat | 15% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and green bean has 90% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both green bean and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 263% more dietary fiber than green bean - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 774% more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Green bean has 21.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Green bean has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Green bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, green bean contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and green bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 41% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 308% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 66% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and green bean has 90% less calories than oatmeal - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does green bean or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and green bean has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does green bean or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 310% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does green bean or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both green bean and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 70% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.