A French bean has a cylindrical shape with tapered, pointed ends and has a small, slender, straight, or slightly curved pod. Green beans pods are semi-smooth and fleshy and of a crisp, firm, and tender texture.
Green beans pods contain many tiny seeds that are tightly encased in their center. Besides being green and semi-starchy, the seeds are soft and fleshy.
High in vitamin A and vitamin C, a distinctive characteristic of French beans is a faint grassy aroma and a sweet, vegetal, and earthy flavor with hints of fresh green.
Average length of green bean can be 7 – 10 cm (3-4 inches).
Scientific name of Green Beans
Phaseolus Vulgaris
Other names of Green Beans
- French beans
- String beans
- Snap beans
- Snaps
- Haricot vert
- Baguio beans
- Filet beans
- Fine beans
- Habichuelas
Calories by source in Green Beans
- Calories by carbohydrate in Green Beans = 73%
- Calories by fat in Green Beans = 5%
- Calories by protein in Green Beans = 21%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Green Beans
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Green Beans = 65%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Green Beans = 29%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Green Beans = 6%
Nutrition facts of Green Beans
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.22 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.83 | GRAM | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.97 | GRAM | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.7 | GRAM | 10% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Green Beans, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Green Beans, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Green Beans
- Select young beans with crisp texture
- Swollen pods of mature beans should be avoided.
- Avoid beans with brown discoloration and blemishes
Availability of Green Beans
- Generally green beans are available round the year in milder climates
How to store Green Beans
- Beans can be stored in refrigerator for 4-5 days in a plastic bag or container
Complete nutrition facts of Green Beans
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