Beans & Lentils
Grown all around the world, Beans & Lentils are a staple food which can be added to salads, soups and casseroles or made into spreads and dips. They vary in size and shape as well as colour, from dark reds and browns to light green to beige to white. They can be cooked with Rice & Grains and vegetables to create unique combinations of flavour from meaty to beany.
Marrowfat Beans
These are fresh green peas that have been left to dry naturally in the fields before podding and storing. They are the main ingredient of “mushy peas”, a Northern English dish, which is cooked for a long time to a pulp and usually served with fried chicken and chips.
Energy 220kj52.5kcal |
Sugar 1.45g |
Fat 0.20g |
Saturates 0.01g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 0.9% |
2.9% |
0.4% |
0.0% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Marrowfat Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy440kJ / 105kcal
- Total fat0.4g
- of which saturates0.01g
- Carbohydrate12.8g
- of which sugars2.9g
- Protein8.3g
- Salt0.01g
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Pinto Beans
Streaky brown bean when uncooked which turns into a pinkish brown when cooked. Pinto beans have acreamy texture which makes them ideal made into dips.
Energy 713.5kj168kcal |
Sugar 1.65g |
Fat 0.90g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 12.8% |
3.3% |
1.8% |
0.4% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Pinto Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1427kJ / 336kcal
- Total fat1.8g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate59g
- of which sugars3.3g
- Protein21g
- Salt0.01g
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Puy Lentils
Even though they are tiny in shape, dark green puy lentils are full of flavour. They are the gourmet’s choice of lentils and can be added to salads for a bistro-style lunch
Energy 738.5kj176.5kcal |
Sugar 2.00g |
Fat 1.00g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 14.8% |
4.0% |
2.0% |
0.2% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Puy Lentils
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1477kJ / 353kcal
- Total fat2g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate61g
- of which sugars4g
- Protein26g
- Salt0.1g
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Red Kidney Beans
Named after their shape, red kidney beans are an essential ingredient in Chilli con carne, a warming Mexican dish that is served with rice. They make a spectacular bean salad when mixed with other coloured beans such as cannellini beans, black kidney beans and mung beans.
Energy 588.5kj138.5kcal |
Sugar 1.25g |
Fat 0.70g |
Saturates 0.35g |
Salt 0.02g |
| 8.2% |
2.5% |
1.4% |
0.7% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Red Kidney Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1177kJ / 277kcal
- Total fat1.4g
- of which saturates0.7g
- Carbohydrate44g
- of which sugars2.5g
- Protein22g
- Salt0.04g
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Red Lentils
The lovely pale orange colour of red lentils is warming in itself. Red lentils cook quickly and can be added to any soup or stew as a thickener or cooked with warming Indian spices to make dahl.
Energy 676.5kj159kcal |
Sugar 1.05g |
Fat 0.65g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 8.8% |
2.1% |
1.3% |
0.2% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Red Lentils
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1353kJ / 318kcal
- Total fat1.3g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate56.3g
- of which sugars2.1g
- Protein23.8g
- Salt0.1g
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Split Green Peas
Delicious when cooked with ham hocks to make pea soup, green split peas are also great made into a dip
Energy 847.5kj202.5kcal |
Sugar 2.95g |
Fat 0.75g |
Saturates 0.60g |
Salt 0.03g |
| 12.7% |
5.9% |
1.5% |
1.2% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Split Green Peas
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1695kJ / 405kcal
- Total fat1.5g
- of which saturates1.2g
- Carbohydrate39g
- of which sugars5.9g
- Protein21g
- Salt0.05g
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Split Yellow Peas
Split yellow peas have a bright colour, soft texture and mild flavour. They are great in curries or in Indian style soups and casseroles
Energy 784kj185kcal |
Sugar 1.20g |
Fat 1.20g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 18.8% |
2.4% |
2.4% |
0.4% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Split Yellow Peas
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1568kJ / 370kcal
- Total fat2.4g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate65g
- of which sugars2.4g
- Protein22g
- Salt0.1g
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Soup Mix
A nutritious blend of lentils, peas and grains that makes a healthy soup. Only 1 tablespon of soup mix can turn a bland soup into a hearty one.
Energy 287.5kj68kcal |
Sugar 0.25g |
Fat 0.50g |
Saturates 0.05g |
Salt 0.03g |
| 2.9% |
0.5% |
1.0% |
0.1% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Yellow Split Peas, Green Split Peas, Pearl Barley, Red Split Lentils, Barley Flakes, Green Lentils in varying percentages
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy575kJ / 136kcal
- Total fat1g
- of which saturates0.1g
- Carbohydrate26.6g
- of which sugars0.5g
- Protein6.9g
- Salt0.05g
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Soya Beans
Soya beans, the basis of tofu, are an excellent source of protein. Once cooked the bean still retains a bit of bite but has a nutty taste. Mainly used in Asian dishes it is delcious added to stir fries and soups
Energy 795kj191kcal |
Sugar 3.00g |
Fat 9.00g |
Saturates 1.00g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 143.1% |
6.0% |
18.0% |
2.0% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Soya Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1590kJ / 382kcal
- Total fat18g
- of which saturates2g
- Carbohydrate12g
- of which sugars6g
- Protein38g
- Salt0.01g
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Yellow Lentils
Also known as masoor dal, these tiny yellow lentils are traditionally used in vegetarian Indian cooking. As they cook they lose their shape but still maintain their nutty flavour .
Energy 676.5kj159kcal |
Sugar 1.05g |
Fat 0.65g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 8.8% |
2.1% |
1.3% |
0.2% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Yellow Lentils
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1353kJ / 318kcal
- Total fat1.3g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate56.3g
- of which sugars2.1g
- Protein23.8g
- Salt0.1g
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Toor Dal
Either sold plain or oily, these split peas are the main ingredient of Tarka, an Indian dish where the toor dal are cooked to a pulp with an aromatic blend of spices.
Energy 798.5kj186kcal |
Sugar 1.05g |
Fat 1.80g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.25g |
| 28.7% |
2.1% |
3.6% |
0.4% |
0.5% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Toor Dal
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1597kJ / 372kcal
- Total fat3.6g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate63.1g
- of which sugars2.1g
- Protein21.6g
- Salt0.5g
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Urid Dal
These creamy white dal are split black lentils which have a rather bland flavour. They are usually soaked overnight and then ground to a flour to be used in the preparation of batters and dosas in Southern Indian cooking.
Energy 584.5kj137.5kcal |
Sugar 2.45g |
Fat 0.70g |
Saturates 0.35g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 8.2% |
4.9% |
1.4% |
0.7% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Urid Dal
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1169kJ / 275kcal
- Total fat1.4g
- of which saturates0.7g
- Carbohydrate40.8g
- of which sugars4.9g
- Protein24.9g
- Salt0.01g
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Black Eyed Beans
These popular beans originate from the Southern states of the US and has a distinctive appearance. They have a nutty flavour and in the USA are traditionally served on New Year’s Day for good luck
Energy 639kj162.5kcal |
Sugar 0.50g |
Fat 0.80g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.03g |
| 10.2% |
1.0% |
1.6% |
0.4% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Black Eyed Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1278kJ / 325kcal
- Total fat1.6g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate54g
- of which sugars1g
- Protein24g
- Salt0.05g
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Black Kidney Beans
A staple in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, these beans have a strong earthy flavour and are used traditionally in soups and enchiladas
Energy 566.5kj133kcal |
Sugar 1.25g |
Fat 0.70g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.02g |
| 7.9% |
2.5% |
1.4% |
0.2% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Black Kidney Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1133kJ / 266kcal
- Total fat1.4g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate44.1g
- of which sugars2.5g
- Protein22.1g
- Salt0.04g
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Black Turtle Beans
Sometimes confused with black kidney beans, their earthiness combines well with garlic and coriander.
Energy 566.5kj133kcal |
Sugar 1.25g |
Fat 0.70g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.02g |
| 7.9% |
2.5% |
1.4% |
0.2% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Black Turtle Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1133kJ / 266kcal
- Total fat1.4g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate44.1g
- of which sugars2.5g
- Protein22.1g
- Salt0.04g
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Borlotti Beans
A firm favorite in Italian cooking and an essential ingredient of the regional dish, pasta e fagioli, these brown beans turn creamy white upon with cooking. Borlotti beans (known also as cranberry beans) can replace pinto beans in all your recipes
Energy 697kj166.5kcal |
Sugar 0.00g |
Fat 0.40g |
Saturates 0.00g |
Salt 0.03g |
| 5.6% |
0.0% |
0.8% |
0.0% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Borlotti Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1394kJ / 333kcal
- Total fat0.8g
- of which saturates0g
- Carbohydrate60g
- of which sugars0g
- Protein23.6g
- Salt0.06g
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Brown Lentils
Brown lentils are slightly stronger in flavour than green lentils, with a harder skin. They can be used in soups, casseroles, rice and grain dishes or salads
Energy 646.5kj152kcal |
Sugar 0.50g |
Fat 0.50g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.02g |
| 6.5% |
1.0% |
1.0% |
0.2% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Brown Lentils
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1293kJ / 304kcal
- Total fat1g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate53.2g
- of which sugars1g
- Protein23.8g
- Salt0.04g
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Cannellini Beans
With a rich, creamy texture cannellini are one of the few beans that keep their shape with cooking so make a great additional to salads and to Slow Food recipes
Energy 703kj165.5kcal |
Sugar 1.10g |
Fat 0.85g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 12.0% |
2.2% |
1.7% |
0.4% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Cannellini Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1406kJ / 331kcal
- Total fat1.7g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate58g
- of which sugars2.2g
- Protein21g
- Salt0.02g
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Chana Dal
The husked split black chickpea with an irregular surface and slightly nutty flavour. High in protein and widely used in Indian cuisine especially in its namesake recipe “channa dahl”.
Energy 766kj181kcal |
Sugar 1.20g |
Fat 1.20g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 18.4% |
2.4% |
2.4% |
0.4% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Chana Dal
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1532kJ / 362kcal
- Total fat2.4g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate65g
- of which sugars2.4g
- Protein22g
- Salt0.1g
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Chickpeas
Also known by their American name, garbanzos, chickpeas have an irregular shape and earthy colour. They are very popular in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines and lend a nutty taste to all dishes they are added to.
Energy 796kj188.5kcal |
Sugar 1.30g |
Fat 2.70g |
Saturates 0.25g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 43.0% |
2.6% |
5.4% |
0.5% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Chickpeas
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1592kJ / 377kcal
- Total fat5.4g
- of which saturates0.5g
- Carbohydrate55g
- of which sugars2.6g
- Protein21.7g
- Salt0.01g
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Favetta
Split broad beans have a nutty flavour and are used in Mediterranean cuisines to make falafel and vegetable patties. They can also be added to soups and stews to thicken their consistency
Energy 713kj170.5kcal |
Sugar 1.50g |
Fat 0.75g |
Saturates 0.05g |
Salt 0.03g |
| 10.7% |
3.0% |
1.5% |
0.1% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Split Fava Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1426kJ / 341kcal
- Total fat1.5g
- of which saturates0.1g
- Carbohydrate58.6g
- of which sugars3g
- Protein26.1g
- Salt0.06g
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Ful Medames
The main ingredient of the Maltese dip “bigilla” it is also commonly used in Egyptian cooking in salads, soups and patties.
Energy 391.5kj94kcal |
Sugar 1.55g |
Fat 0.35g |
Saturates 0.05g |
Salt 0.10g |
| 2.7% |
3.1% |
0.7% |
0.1% |
0.2% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Broad Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy783kJ / 188kcal
- Total fat0.7g
- of which saturates0.1g
- Carbohydrate33.4g
- of which sugars3.1g
- Protein12.9g
- Salt0.2g
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Green Lentils
Lentil soup is not lentil soup without these khaki green coloured lentils. They hold their shape with cooking and are used in most soups that demand for lentils
Energy 656.5kj155kcal |
Sugar 0.60g |
Fat 0.95g |
Saturates 0.10g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 12.5% |
1.2% |
1.9% |
0.2% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Green Lentils
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1313kJ / 310kcal
- Total fat1.9g
- of which saturates0.2g
- Carbohydrate49g
- of which sugars1.2g
- Protein24g
- Salt0.02g
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Mung Beans
Mostly used for sprouting and in traditional dhal recipes, these tiny green mung beans are very easily digested. They also make a delicious addition to Asian style soups and casseroles.
Energy 579kj162.5kcal |
Sugar 0.75g |
Fat 0.55g |
Saturates 0.15g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 6.4% |
1.5% |
1.1% |
0.3% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Mung Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1158kJ / 325kcal
- Total fat1.1g
- of which saturates0.3g
- Carbohydrate46g
- of which sugars1.5g
- Protein19g
- Salt0.01g
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Haricot Beans
Much smaller in size than cannellini beans, haricot beans are the most common beans used in tinned baked beans. They are also used in soups and stews especially tomato based ones
Energy 624.5kj147kcal |
Sugar 1.40g |
Fat 0.80g |
Saturates 0.15g |
Salt 0.05g |
| 10.0% |
2.8% |
1.6% |
0.3% |
0.1% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Haricot Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1249kJ / 294kcal
- Total fat1.6g
- of which saturates0.3g
- Carbohydrate49g
- of which sugars2.8g
- Protein21g
- Salt0.1g
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Lima Beans
These sweet tasting large beans can be enjoyed as a salad simply served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, lemon and chopped fresh mint; or added to soups and cassoulets for more sustenance
Energy 581kj136.5kcal |
Sugar 0.50g |
Fat 0.55g |
Saturates 0.15g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 6.4% |
1.0% |
1.1% |
0.3% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Lima Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1162kJ / 273kcal
- Total fat1.1g
- of which saturates0.3g
- Carbohydrate49.8g
- of which sugars1g
- Protein19.1g
- Salt0.01g
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Adzuki Beans
Small reddish brown beans with a strong, nutty, sweet flavour. Easily digestible, they combine well with all wholegrains. They are extremely popular in Japan where they are also used in sweet recipes
Energy 596kj140.5kcal |
Sugar 0.50g |
Fat 0.25g |
Saturates 0.20g |
Salt 0.01g |
| 3.0% |
1.0% |
0.5% |
0.4% |
0.0% |
% of your guideline daily amount
Ingredients
Adzuki Beans
Nutritional information per 100g
- Energy1192kJ / 281kcal
- Total fat0.5g
- of which saturates0.4g
- Carbohydrate50g
- of which sugars1g
- Protein19g
- Salt0.02g
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