Calorie comparison
Green Beans vs Romaine Lettuce
Per 100 grams, romaine lettuce 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 | Green Beans | Romaine Lettuce |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 | 17 |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 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
🥬 Romaine Lettuce
1 cup shredded (47 g)
8 cal
0.6 g protein · 1.6 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, green beans or romaine lettuce?
Per 100 g, green beans has 31 calories and romaine lettuce has 17. Romaine Lettuce is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, green beans or romaine lettuce?
Green Beans has 1.8 g of protein per 100 g; romaine lettuce has 1.2 g. Green Beans wins on protein.
Is green beans or romaine lettuce 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 romaine lettuce — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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