Vegetables / Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds
Snap bean pod, white
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 94% |
| Calories | 31kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.9 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 11 mg/ 70mg (15%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 53 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 28 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
What is this food?
Snap bean pod (white), a type of fresh green bean/legume pod eaten as a vegetable. In a 100g serving, it’s low in calories (31 kcal) and provides carbs mainly from natural sugars and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Snap beans are helpful for everyday meals because they add dietary fiber (2.2g per 100g), which supports easier digestion and helps you feel full. They’re also naturally low in fat (about 0.2g) and very low in sodium (about 2mg), so they fit well with heart-friendly eating patterns. The carbs and sugars are present, but in a vegetable portion they come with fiber—making it a good choice for balance, especially when paired with protein (like fish, eggs, or tofu) and healthy fats (like nuts or olive oil).
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day, use snap beans as a side vegetable: aim for about 1 cup cooked (or a generous serving) per meal.
- Cook simply: steam, sauté with minimal oil, or add to soups and sinigang-style dishes.
- Watch the add-ons: go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) and creamy toppings—snap beans are naturally low in sodium.
- Pair with a protein source for better balance (e.g., fish, chicken, tofu) and add a sensible portion of rice if you’re having rice.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginataang sitaw at kalabasa, Sinigang na baboy with sitaw, Bistek with side of sautéed beans, Ginisang sitaw (sauteed string beans), Tinola with snap beans/sitaw
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