Mint vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and green bean:
- Both green bean and mint are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Green bean has 53% less carbohydrates than mint.
- Green bean has 56% less calories than mint.
- Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean has 56% less calories than mint - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mint is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to green bean for protein. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mint | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 76% |
| Fat | 10% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean has 53% less carbohydrates than mint - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both green bean and mint are high in dietary fiber. Mint has 196% more dietary fiber than green bean - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than green bean - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mint has 105% more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and mint are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both green bean and mint are high in Vitamin C. Mint has 161% more Vitamin C than green bean - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 506% more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean has more Vitamin E than mint - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Green bean has more Vitamin K than mint - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both mint and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Mint | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 557% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 393% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 170% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg 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, mint has more apigenin and luteolin than green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more kaempferol and quercetin than mint per 100 grams.
| Mint | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 5.39 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 12.66 mg | 0.13 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.45 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 2.73 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than green bean per 100 grams.
| Mint | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mint and green bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mint | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.069 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 Mint or Green Bean .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean has 60% less calories than mint - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does green bean or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean has 50% fewer carbohydrates than mint - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does green bean or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 560% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does green bean or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 390% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does green bean or mint contain more potassium?
Both green bean and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 170% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.