Butter Beans
Butter Beans by Big Y provides 52 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. That is 74% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Canned common beans category and comes in a 130 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (130 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 68 kcal | 93 −44% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g | 12.3 g | 4% | 15.7 −40% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | 2.3 −74% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 3.8 g | 14% | 4.9 −40% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 4.6 g | 9% | 5.4 −35% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.6 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2594 Canned common beans products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other canned common beans
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
PREPARED BUTTER BEANS, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING AGENT).
Product details
- Quantity
- 130 g
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (130 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0018894126843
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter Beans?
Butter Beans contains 52 kcal per 100 g and about 68 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (130 g)).
How much sugar is in Butter Beans?
Butter Beans has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butter Beans healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Butter Beans vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 23, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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