ASDA • 400g
Butter Beans
Product Insights
Butter Beans are a canned legume marketed by ASDA, classified within the fruits and vegetables food group. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, containing added calcium chloride as a firming agent and sodium metabisulphite as an antioxidant. Nutritionally it is low in fat (0.5 g), sugar (1.1 g) and salt (0.02 g) per 100 g, while providing a relatively high 5.9 g of protein and 4.6 g of fiber, though the processing level and additives may be a concern for some consumers.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical canned legumes, Butter Beans contain far less sugar (1.1 g vs 3.62 g), fat (0.5 g vs 1.39 g) and salt (0.02 g vs 0.73 g) per 100 g, while offering more protein (5.9 g vs 3.84 g) and slightly more fiber (4.6 g vs 4.11 g).
Ingredients
Butter Beans, Water, Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride), Antioxidant (Sodium Metabisulphite). Allergy Advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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