Green & wax beans
In season here from July through September.
In season in SW Michigan
In season
Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 cup, boiled · 125 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 40 mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 60 mcg | 50% | |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 15% |
FDC ID 169141 · Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
A cup of cooked green beans has about 44 calories, 60 mcg of vitamin K (50% DV) and 0.36 mg of manganese (15% DV). That makes it a good source of manganese. (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says vitamin K is important for blood clotting and healthy bones. (NIH ODS) NIH ODS also says the body uses manganese to make energy and protect cells from damage, and needs it for strong bones and a healthy immune system. (NIH ODS)
Pick, store and use
- Pick
Choose filled but tender, crisp pods. (MSU Extension)
- Store
Refrigerate in plastic bags or the crisper drawer; they stay fresh 7–10 days. (MSU Extension)
- Freeze
Blanch 3 minutes, cool in ice water 3 minutes, drain and pack. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
Farms whose listing mentions beans. Check with the farm before you go.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 169141 · FDA Daily Values · NIH ODS: Vitamin K · NIH ODS: Manganese · MSU Extension Michigan Fresh: Snap beans · MSU Extension seasonal availability guide · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).