Orange vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and green bean:
- Both orange and green bean are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Green bean has 64% less sugar than orange.
- Green bean has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Green bean is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in orange are made of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch.
dietary fiber
Both orange and green bean are high in dietary fiber. Orange is very similar to orange for dietary fiber - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean has 64% less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and green bean are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange and green bean are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 269% more Vitamin C than green bean - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 218% more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has more Vitamin K than orange - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both orange and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange and green bean contain similar amounts of calcium - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 10 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 25% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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,
| Orange | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 69 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 640 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and green bean contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does orange or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in orange are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.