Why is Feijão Manteiga classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

NOVA 3 includes foods that have been altered by processes such as canning, removal of water, and addition of salt; Feijão Manteiga is canned beans with added water and salt, and the label confirms that no preservatives, colourings or other additives are present.

How does the sodium content of this canned butter bean affect a hypertensive or low‑salt diet?

At 0.9 g of salt per 100 g (equivalent to about 0.36 g of sodium), the product provides more sodium than the average for canned beans and can contribute significantly to daily sodium limits, so individuals monitoring blood pressure should consume it in moderation or rinse it before eating.

Is Feijão Manteiga suitable for a vegan or plant‑based diet?

Yes, the ingredient list contains only butter beans, water and salt, all of which are plant‑derived, and the product is labelled as free from animal‑derived additives, making it fully compatible with vegan and vegetarian diets.

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Feijão Manteiga

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Feijão Manteiga is a canned butter bean product classified in the vegetables group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed food, and offers a solid protein (6.5 g) and fibre (6 g) content per 100 g. However, its sodium level at 0.9 g per 100 g exceeds the average for similar canned legumes and the product contains added salt, while sugars are low and no preservatives or colourings are listed.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal88 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned legumes, this butter bean has markedly lower sugar (0.5 g vs 3.62 g) and fat (0.7 g vs 1.39 g), but higher protein (6.5 g vs 3.84 g), fibre (6 g vs 4.11 g) and sodium (0.9 g vs 0.73 g), resulting in a slightly higher energy value (88 kcal vs 82.96 kcal).

Ingredients

Feijão manteiga, água, sal.

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Compal,SUMOL+COMPAL • 234g

Feijão Manteiga

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal88 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Feijão manteiga, água, sal.

84%

35%

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