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.
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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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