Edible parts
Green pods
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 92 kJ / 22 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Natural sugars | 2.8 g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.2 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 24 µg RE | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 26 µg | 35% |
| Folate | 60 µg | 30% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Biotin (B7) | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 34 mg | 5% |
| Iodine | 2 µg | 1% |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Beans, runner, raw (CoFID 2021 13-112). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Green pods, raw. Usually prepared before eating. Per 100 g figures match this catalogue row.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under vegetable. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Green pods.