Calorie comparison
Green Beans vs Kale
Per 100 grams, green beans is the lighter choice by 18 calories, while kale 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 | Green Beans | Kale |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 | 49 |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.9 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
🫛 Green Beans
1 cup (100 g)
31 cal
1.8 g protein · 7 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
🥬 Kale
1 cup (67 g)
33 cal
2.9 g protein · 6 g carbs · 0.6 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, green beans or kale?
Per 100 g, green beans has 31 calories and kale has 49. Green Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, green beans or kale?
Green Beans has 1.8 g of protein per 100 g; kale has 4.3 g. Kale wins on protein.
Is green beans or kale 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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