Beans, snap, yellow, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Whole food · Vegetables and Vegetable Products
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These are tender, bright-yellow snap beans, flash-frozen at peak freshness and then boiled until just tender-crisp. They offer a mild, sweet, and grassy flavor with a satisfying snap, making them a low-calorie, fiber-rich side dish or ingredient.
Calorie split: 18% protein · 78% carbs · 5% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love them for their convenience, vibrant color, and reliable crunch that brightens any meal. Their mild, sweet flavor makes them incredibly versatile, easily blending into stir-fries, salads, or simply served with butter.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is that boiling without salt can result in a bland taste. Those monitoring blood sugar should be mindful that the natural sugars, while low, can add up in large portions. To counteract blandness, season lightly after cooking; to manage blood sugar impact, pair with a protein or healthy fat like almonds or grilled chicken.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fiber for digestive health.
- Very low in calories and fat, supporting weight management.
- Provides a good amount of plant-based protein for a vegetable.
- Contains natural sugars for a subtle sweetness without added sweeteners.
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💡 Did you know?
Yellow snap beans get their sunny color from a natural mutation that suppresses the production of chlorophyll, the green pigment, revealing the underlying yellow carotenoid pigments.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 91.4 g |
| Energy | 28.0 kcal |
| Energy | 117 kj |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.17 g |
| Ash | 0.47 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 49.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.88 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 31.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 126 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 9.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.48 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.32 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.40 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin | 0.38 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 23.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 23.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 23.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 13.5 mg |
| Betaine | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 60.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 15.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 112 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 564 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 38.1 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.04 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 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.05 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 |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.02 g |
| Threonine | 0.07 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.05 g |
| Leucine | 0.09 g |
| Lysine | 0.07 g |
| Methionine | 0.02 g |
| Cystine | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.03 g |
| Valine | 0.07 g |
| Arginine | 0.06 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.07 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.21 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.15 g |
| Glycine | 0.05 g |
| Proline | 0.06 g |
| Serine | 0.08 g |
FAQ
Are yellow snap beans the same as wax beans?
Yes, they are the same vegetable. 'Wax bean' is a common name for yellow varieties of the common snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).
How does the nutrition of frozen compare to fresh?
Frozen snap beans are often nutritionally comparable to, or even better than, fresh ones because they are flash-frozen shortly after harvest, which locks in vitamins and minerals that can degrade over time in fresh produce.
Do I need to thaw them before cooking?
No, you can cook frozen yellow snap beans directly from the bag. Boiling, steaming, or sautéing them from frozen ensures they retain their best texture and prevents them from becoming mushy.
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 0.28 kcal/g · 21% calories from protein · 3.0 g fiber · 1.9 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: 0.07 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.