Nectarine vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and green bean:
- Both nectarine and green bean are high in potassium.
- Green bean has 59% less sugar than nectarine.
- Green bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Green bean has signficantly more calcium than nectarine.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nectarine and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:85:6 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 76% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in nectarine are made of 82% sugar, 18% dietary fiber and 1% starch, 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 59% more dietary fiber than nectarine - nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean has 59% less sugar than nectarine - nectarine has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nectarine and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - nectarine has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nectarine and green bean are low in saturated fat - nectarine has 0.03g 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 126% more Vitamin C than nectarine - nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nectarine and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nectarine and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 18 times more Vitamin K than nectarine - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both nectarine and green bean contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Nectarine | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has signficantly more calcium than nectarine - nectarine has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 268% more iron than nectarine - nectarine has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both nectarine and green bean are high in potassium. Nectarine is very similar to nectarine for potassium - nectarine has 201mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Nectarine | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.69 mg | 2.73 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
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,
| Nectarine | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 150 UG | 379 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 130 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nectarine has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.111 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: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does nectarine or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Nectarine and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does nectarine or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in nectarine are made of 80% sugar, 20% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.
Does nectarine or green bean contain more potassium?
Both nectarine and green bean are high in potassium. Nectarine is very similar to nectarine for potassium - nectarine has 201mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.