Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
Snap bean pod, green
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 96% |
| Calories | 36kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 2 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.8 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 17 mg/ 70mg (24%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 77 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 38 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Green snap bean pods (string beans), cooked or fresh, eaten as a vegetable.
Why it matters to health
Snap beans are low in calories but rich in dietary fiber, which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide potassium-friendly hydration and a good amount of micronutrients that complement your meals. With only a small amount of fat and very low sodium, they’re a great add-on to Filipino meals—especially when you want more volume on your plate without adding many calories. The natural sugars are present but balanced by fiber, so they fit well in regular eating patterns.
Healthier tips
- Build your plate: aim for 1/2 plate vegetables (including snap beans) for lunch or dinner.
- For snacks, pair a serving of beans with protein (e.g., boiled egg, tofu) to stay satisfied.
- Go easy on salty add-ons: limit bagoong, patis, and extra seasoning if you’re cooking with lots of sodium.
- Try simple cooking: sauté with a little garlic and olive oil, or boil/steam, then add herbs or a squeeze of calamansi.
- Portion guide: about 1 cup cooked (or ~100g) as part of your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks daily.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang sitaw (string beans), Sinigang na sitaw, Pinakbet with sitaw, Bistek with side of sautéed string beans, Chicken adobo with a side of green beans
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