Strawberries vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and green bean:
- Both strawberries and green bean are high in Vitamin C.
- Green bean has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 76% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% 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 35% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and green bean are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and green bean are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 382% more Vitamin C than green bean - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 34 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg 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 strawberry - strawberry 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 and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and green bean contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Strawberries | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has 131% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 151% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 38% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries and green bean contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Strawberries | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.45 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 2.73 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 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,
| Strawberries | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 379 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and green bean contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does strawberries or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.