Broccoli vs Green Beans
Compared on one consistent basis: per 100 g, from USDA data behind each food page.
Broccoli vs Beans (Snap, Green): nutrition per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Broccoli | Beans (Snap, Green) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 2.4 g | 3 g |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
| Nutrient | Broccoli | Beans (Snap, Green) |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 46 mg | 40.05 mg |
| Choline, total | 18.7 mg | 15.3 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Folate, DFE | 63 ug | 33 ug |
| Folate, food | 63 ug | 33 ug |
| Folate, total | 65 ug | 33 ug |
| Iron, Fe | 0.69 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 mg | 28.21 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Niacin | 0.64 mg | 0.73 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.61 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 67 mg | 41.15 mg |
| Potassium, K | 303 mg | 290.4 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.6 ug | 0.6 ug |
| Sodium, Na | 36 mg | 0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 623 iu | 690 iu |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8 ug | 35 ug |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.19 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 91.3 mg | 12.2 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.42 mg | 0.35 mg |
These foods are nutritionally similar per 100 g — the practical difference is more about form, taste and how they fit your day than the macros.
Full nutrition facts: Broccoli · Beans (Snap, Green)
Bottom line
Per 100 g, Broccoli provides 31 kcal, 2.6 g protein, 6.3 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fat and 2.4 g fiber; Green Beans provides 40 kcal, 2 g protein, 7.4 g carbohydrate, 0.3 g fat and 3 g fiber.
Looking beyond the macronutrients, Broccoli is the better source of vitamin C, folate (see the vitamins and minerals table below).
Nutritionally close; broccoli wins clearly on vitamin C and folate, green beans have a little more fiber and vitamin A. Both are good low-calorie sides.
In short: there is no nutritional reason to prefer one over the other — choose by taste, price and what the recipe needs.
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Values are per 100 g from the USDA FoodData Central records behind each food page and are rounded; brands and preparation change the numbers. This comparison is educational, not medical advice.