Orange Juice vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice 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 juice
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and green bean:
- Both orange juice and green bean are high in Vitamin C.
- Green bean has 61% less sugar than orange juice.
- Green bean has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean has 61% less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Orange juice and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and green bean are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and green bean are high in Vitamin C. Orange juice has 310% more Vitamin C than green bean - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 250% more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 429 times more Vitamin K than orange juice - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both orange juice and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has 236% more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 415% more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice and green bean contain similar amounts of potassium - orange juice has 200mg 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, both orange juice and green bean contain small amounts of myricetin.
| Orange Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.25 mg | 2.73 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 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,
| Orange Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 69 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 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 juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | 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 juice and green bean contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange Juice | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.029 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 Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does orange juice or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does orange juice or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.