Calorie comparison
Green Beans vs Zucchini
Per 100 grams, zucchini 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 | Zucchini |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 | 17 |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 3.1 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
🥒 Zucchini
1 cup sliced (124 g)
21 cal
1.5 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 0.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, green beans or zucchini?
Per 100 g, green beans has 31 calories and zucchini has 17. Zucchini is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, green beans or zucchini?
Green Beans has 1.8 g of protein per 100 g; zucchini has 1.2 g. Green Beans wins on protein.
Is green beans or zucchini 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 zucchini — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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