Milk vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and green bean:
- Green bean has 24.1 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Green bean has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and milk contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to green bean per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 76% |
| Fat | 35% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in green bean are made of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Green bean and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean and milk contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Green bean has 24.1 times less saturated fat than milk - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and green bean are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and green bean are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg 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 60 times more Vitamin C than milk - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 57% more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than green bean - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Green bean and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 214 times more Vitamin K than milk - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both milk and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 33 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 224% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 50 times more iron than milk - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 51% more potassium than milk - green bean has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 640 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and green bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.044 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does green bean or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and milk contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does green bean or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in green bean are made of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does green bean or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.