Energy
middle half223 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 216 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 192–232 kcal
Based on 11 records reporting energy.
Vegetablesmoderate variability
Fried green beans calories: 163 per 73 g
This exact USDA record reports 163 calories for 73 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 73 g
- Calories
- 163 kcal
- Protein
- 2.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 16.7 g
- Total fat
- 9.4 g
- Fiber
- 1.5 g
- Sodium
- 229 mg
Portion calculator
Estimate your portion
Choose a source measure or enter the weight you ate.
Estimated for 73 g
163calories
Fried green beans
- Protein
- 2.9 g
- Carbs
- 16.7 g
- Fat
- 9.4 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 163 calories for USDA reference amount at 73 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 223 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 2.9 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, and 229 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is breading or batter as ingredient in food, representing 49.8% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 27–323 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2709869: “Fried green beans.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2709869, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 bean” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 beanUSDA-listed household measure | 12 g | 27 kcal | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 38 mg |
| USDA reference amountExact record reference weight | 73 g | 163 kcal | 2.9 g | 1.5 g | 229 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 145 g | 323 kcal | 5.9 g | 2.9 g | 455 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Fried vegetables
The comparison set contains 11 exact records in the Fried vegetables USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2709869’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
upper quarter4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.2–3.7 g
Based on 11 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 5.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.3–6 g
Based on 11 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half314 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 295 mg
- Middle 50%
- 154–316 mg
Based on 11 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2709869’s 73 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron1 mg
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber1.5 g
≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium229 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.3 g
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Fried green beans,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2709725 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 bean to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 12 g and 145 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 27 kcal to 323 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2709725
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.7 g more dietary fiber than “Fried green tomatoes.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Breading or batter as ingredient in food
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Breading or batter as ingredient in food supplies 49.8% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Fried green beans” fits. Inspect FDC 2709725 when the exact wording “Fried green tomatoes” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Fried green beans
- Exact source wording
- “Fried green beans”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709869 · FNDDS 75205200
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Green beans, cooked, as ingredient
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Fried green tomatoes
- Exact source wording
- “Fried green tomatoes”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2709725 · FNDDS 74205010
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Tomatoes, cooked, as ingredient
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordFried green beans | 73 g163 kcal | 223 kcal | 4 g | 12.9 g | 2 g | 314 mg |
| Fried green tomatoes | 90 g194 kcal | 216 kcal | 3.7 g | 12.8 g | 1.3 g | 317 mg |
| Fried summer squash, yellow or green | 110 g238 kcal | 216 kcal | 3.8 g | 12.9 g | 1.2 g | 317 mg |
| Fried onion rings | 120 g422 kcal | 352 kcal | 4.2 g | 19.8 g | 2.6 g | 575 mg |
| Sweet potato tots, fast food / restaurant | 65 g156 kcal | 240 kcal | 2.1 g | 15.6 g | 5.6 g | 295 mg |
How to compare FDC 2709869: its source amount is 73 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2709869, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
323 kcal
145 g
1 bean
27 kcal
12 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2709869, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
9.4 g≈ 12% Daily ValueSodium
229.2 mg≈ 10% Daily ValueIron
1.3 mg≈ 7% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2709869’s 73 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2709869 at 73 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 229 mg sodium, about 10% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 73 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal 223 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 2.9 g 4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 16.7 g 22.9 g | 6% 8% |
| Total fat | 9.4 g 12.9 g | 12% 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g 2 g | 5% 7% |
| Sugars | 0.9 g 1.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 229.2 mg 314 mg | 10% 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g 1.8 g | 6% 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g 5.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g 4.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg 11 mg | 3% 4% |
| Potassium | 113.9 mg 156 mg | 2% 3% |
| Calcium | 29.2 mg 40 mg | 2% 3% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg 1.8 mg | 7% 10% |
| Magnesium | 13.9 mg 19 mg | 3% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg 4.1 mg | 3% 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 0% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13.1 µg 18 µg | 1% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 43 g 58.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2709869, approximate percentages divide the displayed 73 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2709869 to 4 source inputs totaling 100.5 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Fried green beans” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Breading or batter as ingredient in food, Green beans, cooked, as ingredient, Vegetable oil, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.5 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green beans, cooked, as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99997545 · encyclopedia page available | 38 GM | 38 g | 37.8% |
| 2 | Breading or batter as ingredient in foodUSDA ingredient 99995000 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 49.8% |
| 3 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 12 GM | 12 g | 11.9% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.5 GM | 0.5 g | 0.5% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2709869, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Fried vegetables” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Fried green beans
- USDA category
- Fried vegetables
- FDC ID
- 2709869
- FNDDS code
- 75205200
Closest inspectable record
Fried green tomatoes
- USDA category
- Fried vegetables
- FDC ID
- 2709725
- FNDDS code
- 74205010
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 223 kcal | 216 kcal | +7 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 3.7 g | +0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 21.8 g | +1.1 g |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 12.8 g | +0.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 1.3 g | +0.7 g |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 317 mg | −3 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 0.7 g more dietary fiber than “Fried green tomatoes.”
Only this record lists Green beans, cooked, as ingredient. Only the comparison record lists Tomatoes, cooked, as ingredient. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
1 of the six displayed differences clears the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Breading or batter as ingredient in food; Vegetable oil, NFS; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Green beans, cooked, as ingredient.
Listed only in the comparison: Tomatoes, cooked, as ingredient.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 73 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (145 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 90 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (180 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2709869 with FDC 2709725 at equal mass; use their 73 g and 90 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2709869 versus FDC 2709725 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full fried vegetables source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount of absorbed frying fat, portion size, raw versus cooked weight, cooking method.
For “Fried green beans,” resolve amount of absorbed frying fat first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount of absorbed frying fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 02
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 03
raw versus cooked weight
Match the food state before matching the number. Cooking, draining, or added liquid can change grams and concentration even when the food name barely changes.
- 04
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2709869 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 223 kcal per 100 g becomes 163 kcal at 73 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2709869
FNDDS food code: 75205200
The scaling for FDC 2709869 can be exact while the match to “Fried green beans” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 73 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.