Calorie comparison
Butternut Squash vs Green Beans
Per 100 grams, green beans is the lighter choice by 14 calories, while green beans delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butternut Squash | Green Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 31 |
| Protein | 1 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🫛 Green Beans
1 cup (100 g)
31 cal
1.8 g protein · 7 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butternut squash or green beans?
Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and green beans has 31. Green Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butternut squash or green beans?
Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; green beans has 1.8 g. Green Beans wins on protein.
Is butternut squash or green beans better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward green beans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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