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Butter Beans in Water
Butter Beans in Water by Essential Waitrose provides 110 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 7.8 g of protein. That is 20% 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 butter beans category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 can (240 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | 264 kcal | 40 +175% | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1.7 g | 2% | 0.5 +38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 0.1 −31% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.9 g | 45.4 g | 17% | 4.8 +290% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 1.4 g | 0.8 −20% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 6.2 g | 14.9 g | 53% | 3.3 +86% |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 18.7 g | 37% | 3.1 +155% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.1 g | 1.2 −97% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 95 Canned butter beans products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other canned butter beans
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Butter beans, water, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), firming agent (calcium chloride)
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 can (240 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169647547
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter Beans in Water?
Butter Beans in Water contains 110 kcal per 100 g and about 264 kcal per serving (1 can (240 g)).
How much sugar is in Butter Beans in Water?
Butter Beans in Water has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butter Beans in Water 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 in Water vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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