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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of milk 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: 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.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between milk and green bean. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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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 26:38:36 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Milk Green Bean
Protein 26% 20%
Carbohydrates 38% 76%
Fat 36% 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 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 Milk or Green Bean .

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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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.