Baby Toddler green beans, Stage 1
Common food
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Stage 1 baby green beans are tender, pureed, or finely mashed young pods designed for a baby's first solid foods. They offer a mild, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor with a smooth, easy-to-swallow texture. Nutritionally, they are a low-calorie source of fiber and plant-based protein, supporting early digestive health.
Calorie split: 17% protein · 80% carbs · 3% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Parents love it as a simple, nutrient-dense first food that introduces a classic vegetable taste without added salt or sugar. Its mild flavor and smooth texture make it an easy and accepted starting point for many babies.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high fiber content, while healthy, can cause gas or bloating in some babies new to solids. To ease digestion, introduce small portions and consider pairing with a smooth, starchy food like banana or sweet potato puree.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fiber for healthy digestion
- Provides plant-based protein for early growth
- Low in fat and naturally low in sugar
- Contains vitamins A and C for immune support
- Introduces a foundational vegetable flavor early
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Green beans are botanically classified as legumes, making them close relatives of lentils and chickpeas, not true 'green vegetables' like spinach.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 92.5 g |
| Energy | 24.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.10 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 65.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 19.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 128 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 5.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.19 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.30 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.4 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 33.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 33.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 33.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 22.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 24.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 292 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 493 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 11.1 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.02 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Babyfood, dinner, chicken stew, toddler — USDA does not publish this profile for Baby Toddler green beans.
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.22 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.41 g |
| Lysine | 0.41 g |
| Methionine | 0.11 g |
| Cystine | 0.05 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.21 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.17 g |
| Valine | 0.29 g |
| Arginine | 0.33 g |
| Histidine | 0.13 g |
| Alanine | 0.30 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.47 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.90 g |
| Glycine | 0.29 g |
| Proline | 0.35 g |
| Serine | 0.21 g |
FAQ
At what age can my baby start eating Stage 1 green beans?
Stage 1 foods are typically introduced around 4-6 months, when a baby shows signs of readiness like good head control and interest in food. Always consult your pediatrician first.
Are green beans a common allergen?
No, green beans are not a common allergen. However, any new food should be introduced alone and watched for signs of reaction over a few days.
How do I store opened baby food jars?
Refrigerate unused portions in a sealed container and use within 24-48 hours. Do not freeze food from a jar that has been fed from directly.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.24 kcal/g · 20% calories from protein · 1.9 g fiber · 1.1 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.04 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.