Food guide

Wax Beans

Yellow snap beans, nutritionally close to green beans, with a milder colour for mixed vegetable dishes.

VegetablesPlant-Based

Wax Beans, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of wax beans, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 31 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Wax Beans
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	31 kcal	31 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	1.8 g	1.8 g	5.8 g
Carbohydrate	7.1 g	7.1 g	22.9 g
Fat	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.3 g
Fibre	3.4 g	3.4 g	11 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of wax beans, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Wax Beans
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	32.4 µg	32.4 µg	4%
Vitamin C	16.3 mg	16.3 mg	18%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.41 mg	0.41 mg	3%
Vitamin K	43.2 µg	43.2 µg	36%
Thiamin	0.084 mg	0.084 mg	7%
Riboflavin	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	8%
Niacin	0.75 mg	0.75 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.074 mg	0.074 mg	4%
Folate	37 µg	37 µg	9%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.094 mg	0.094 mg	2%
Choline	15.3 mg	15.3 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	37 mg	37 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	1 mg	6%
Magnesium	25 mg	25 mg	6%
Phosphorus	38 mg	38 mg	3%
Potassium	209 mg	209 mg	4%
Sodium	6 mg	6 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.24 mg	0.24 mg	2%
Selenium	0.6 µg	0.6 µg	1%
Copper	0.069 mg	0.069 mg	8%
Manganese	0.21 mg	0.21 mg	9%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Beans, snap, yellow, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat wax beans?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
Yellow snap beans, nutritionally close to green beans, with a milder colour for mixed vegetable dishes.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Olive oil, Almonds, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.