american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in green beans with bacon?
About 160 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Green beans are low in calories, but the dish gains significant energy from the bacon fat and oil used for cooking. The carbohydrates come primarily from the beans themselves, while protein is supplied by both the vegetable and the meat.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green beans | 1 cup cooked, 130 g | 35 kcal | 2 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| Bacon | 2 strips, 16 g | 80 kcal | 6 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| Cooking oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 151 g | 155 kcal | 8 g | 7 g | 11 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use turkey bacon2 strips−40 kcal
- Add butter1 tbsp+100 kcal
- Remove bacon−80 kcal
- Add cheese crumbles1 tbsp+25 kcal