
Product Insights
Butter Beans are a canned legume product classified within the fruits-and-vegetables group, specifically vegetables, and are marketed as a vegan, plant-based food. The product earns a Nutri-Score of A thanks to its low fat (0.7 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g), low salt (0.03 g) and high fiber (7.3 g) and protein (6.9 g) per 100 g. Nevertheless, it falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category and contains the additives calcium chloride (firming agent) and sodium metabisulphite (preservative), which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with average canned legumes, Butter Beans contain markedly less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.62 g), fat (0.7 g vs 1.39 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.31 g) and salt (0.03 g vs 0.73 g), while delivering higher fiber (7.3 g vs 4.11 g) and protein (6.9 g vs 3.84 g) per 100 g.
Ingredients
Butter Beans, Water, Firming Agent: Calcium Chloride, Antioxidant: Sodium Metabisulphite
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