Green Bean vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Green Bean and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green bean
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green bean and pickles:
- Green bean has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green bean is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Green bean has a macronutrient ratio of 20:76:5 and for pickles, 16:65:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Bean | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 65% |
| Fat | 5% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, 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 170% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and green bean are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g 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 430% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 483% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 149% more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both green bean and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Green Bean | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.104 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.225 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 33 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 54% more calcium than green bean - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 296% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Green Bean | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 379 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 69 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 640 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both green bean and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Green Bean | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both green bean and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Green Bean | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 0.052 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: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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FAQ
Does pickles or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does pickles or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.