Sainsbury's
Red Kidney Beans
Product Insights
Red Kidney Beans are canned legumes that consist of red kidney beans, water, and a firming agent (calcium chloride), and they are labelled suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. The product achieves a Nutri‑Score of A and offers low fat (0.6 g), low sugars (0.5 g), low salt (0.03 g) and a modest 105 kcal per 100 g, while providing 7.8 g of fiber and 8.1 g of protein, though it falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed status. Overall, it is a nutritious source of plant‑based protein and fibre, but the processing level and added calcium chloride may be a concern for consumers seeking minimally processed foods.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with average values for similar foods, this product contains about 0.5 g of sugar (vs 4.09 g), 0.6 g of fat (vs 15.16 g), 0.03 g of salt (vs 2.32 g), and 105 kcal (vs 262.84 kcal) per 100 g, while providing more fiber (7.8 g vs 6.74 g) but less protein (8.1 g vs 13.77 g).
Ingredients
Red Kidney Beans, Water, Firming Agent: Calcium Chloride.
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