Green Bean vs. Pickles

Nutrition comparison of Green Bean and Pickles


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of green bean versus pickles (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green bean and pickles:

  • Green bean has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Pickle is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of green bean and pickles 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 Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, green bean is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Green bean has a macronutrient ratio of 20:76:5 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Green Bean Pickles
Protein 20% 14%
Carbohydrates 76% 67%
Fat 5% 19%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch.

dietary fiber

Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 170% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pickles and green bean are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 430% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Green bean has 483% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Green bean has 149% more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Green bean has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both green bean and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Green Bean Pickles
Thiamin 0.082 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.104 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.734 MG 0.109 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.225 MG 0.201 MG
Vitamin B6 0.141 MG 0.035 MG
Folate 33 UG 8 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 54% more calcium than green bean - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.

iron

Green bean has 296% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.

potassium

Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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 Pickles
beta-carotene 379 UG 53 UG
alpha-carotene 69 UG 13 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 640 UG 28 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both green bean and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Green Bean Pickles
alpha linoleic acid 0.069 G 0.07 G
Total 0.069 G 0.07 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both green bean and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Green Bean Pickles
linoleic acid 0.044 G 0.052 G
Total 0.044 G 0.052 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 Pickles .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .

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FAQ

Does pickles or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.

Does pickles or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.