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Also known as runner bean, snap bean, or string bean, a Green Beans is a long and slender vegetable with green pods. There are numerous varieties of Green Beans that all appear the same but differ in width, length and thickness. When preparing, the cap of the Green Bean is typically detached or snapped from the bean pod. The remaining bean can then be cooked whole or broken in half for cooking. Green Beans can be eaten raw or cooked to different degrees of tenderness and added to a variety of food dishes such as salads, soups, stews, and casseroles.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 37 |
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| Protein 1g |
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| Total Fat 0g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 7g |
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| Dietary Fiber 3g |
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| Sugars 2g |
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| Potassium 138mg |
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| Sodium 26mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Calories 99 |
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| Protein 8g |
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| Total Fat 2g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 11g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 2g |
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| Sodium 311mg |
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| Cholesterol 17mg |
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| Calories 81 |
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| Protein 5g |
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| Total Fat 1g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 11g |
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
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| Sugars 6g |
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| Sodium 159mg |
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| Cholesterol 9mg |
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