Boiled Egg vs. Green Bean

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Green Bean


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

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

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

  • Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, green bean contains more niacin.
  • Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
  • Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
  • For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than green bean.
  • Green bean has 64.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
  • Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of boiled egg and green bean 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Boiled egg is high in calories and green bean has 80% less calories than boiled egg - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to green bean per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Boiled Egg Green Bean
Protein 34% 20%
Carbohydrates 3% 76%
Fat 64% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Green bean and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in green bean are made of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Green bean and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 587% more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Green bean has 64.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and green bean has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 326% more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than green bean - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Green bean and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Green bean has 142 times more Vitamin K than boiled egg - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, green bean contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Boiled Egg Green Bean
Thiamin 0.066 MG 0.082 MG
Riboflavin 0.513 MG 0.104 MG
Niacin 0.064 MG 0.734 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.398 MG 0.225 MG
Vitamin B6 0.121 MG 0.141 MG
Folate 44 UG 33 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 35% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.

iron

Green bean and boiled egg contain similar amounts of iron - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.

potassium

Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 67% more potassium than boiled egg - green bean has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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, both boiled egg and green bean contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Boiled Egg Green Bean
beta-carotene 11 UG 379 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 353 UG 640 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 69 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than green bean per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and green bean contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Boiled Egg Green Bean
alpha linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.069 G
DHA 0.038 G ~
EPA 0.005 G ~
Total 0.078 G 0.069 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.

Boiled Egg Green Bean
linoleic acid 1.188 G 0.044 G
other omega 6 0.149 G ~
Total 1.337 G 0.044 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does green bean or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Boiled egg is high in calories and green bean has 80% less calories than boiled egg - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.

Is green bean or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 590% more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.

Does green bean or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in green bean are made of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.