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.
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
Packed in a factory that handles gluten, peanuts, soya beans, nuts, celery, mustard and sesame seeds
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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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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
Allergen advice
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