Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
🍲
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Calories
A hearty stew of cranberry beans and potatoes cooked with butter, providing fiber and plant protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew (240 g) has 300 calories. That works out to 125 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.7 g of carbs, 12.5 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 12.5 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
300
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
43.7g
· 16% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
8.6g
· 11% DV
Fiber
12.5g
· 45% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 17% · Fat 25%
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
- Get your daily calorie target
- Snap your meal, log it in seconds
- See every vitamin and mineral
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.
How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 35 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 313 kcal |
| 250 g | 250 g | 313 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 438 kcal |
Calculated from 125 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew
What is Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew is a one-pot dish of cranberry beans and potatoes cooked with butter. Onion, tomato, or herbs can be added, but the beans and potatoes give it its hearty texture.
How do you make Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Cook onion in butter, then add cranberry beans, diced potatoes, water or stock, and seasonings. Simmer until the beans and potatoes are tender, adding liquid if the pot gets too dry. If using dried beans, cook them until nearly tender before adding the potatoes.
Do you need to soak cranberry beans for Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Soak dried cranberry beans before making Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew to help them cook more evenly. Cover them with plenty of water overnight, then drain and rinse before cooking. Fresh or canned beans do not need soaking.
Are cranberry beans the same as borlotti beans in Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Yes, cranberry beans are commonly sold as borlotti beans, especially in Europe. They are creamy beans with a mild, nutty flavor that suits Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew; their mottled pods usually turn pale when cooked.
Can you make Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew with canned beans?
Yes, canned cranberry or borlotti beans work in Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew. Drain and rinse them, cook the potatoes in the buttery onion mixture first, then stir in the beans near the end so they heat through without breaking apart.
Can Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew be frozen?
Yes, Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew can be frozen in airtight portions once cooled. The potatoes may become softer after thawing, so reheat it gently on the stove and stir carefully; add a splash of water or stock if it has thickened.
What should you serve with Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Serve Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew with crusty bread, a crisp green salad, or roasted vegetables. Because the stew already contains potatoes and beans, a fresh, acidic side such as a lemon-dressed salad balances its buttery richness.
Can you replace the butter in Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Yes, you can replace the butter in Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew with olive oil. The result will taste less creamy and more savory; adding a small drizzle of olive oil just before serving brings out the beans' flavor.
Why are the beans in Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew still hard?
The beans may be old, insufficiently soaked, or not cooked long enough. Keep simmering them in liquid until tender before adding the potatoes, since acidic ingredients such as tomatoes can also slow bean softening when added early.
Is Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew filling?
Yes, Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew is filling because its beans provide fiber and plant protein, while the potatoes add substance. Pair it with a light vegetable side rather than another rich dish for a balanced meal.
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Folate
132µg · 33% DV
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
Vitamin C
13.2mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.48mg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
228mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.72mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
720mg · 21% DV
Sodium
384mg · 17% DV
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew
To burn the 300 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish of cranberry beans—also known as borlotti beans—and potatoes simmered with butter. In Turkey, barbunya beans are used fresh in their pods or dried, and either form can be used for a hearty pot of stew.
It is usually served warm as a main dish, often with bread or rice. The beans and potatoes make it filling, with plant protein and fiber; each 100 g provides 5.2 g of fiber. For a lighter version, use less butter and pair it with a crisp salad.
How Nutritious Is Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Nutrient density
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Compare Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew
Foods Similar to Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew
Have another question about Buttered Potato and Cranberry Bean Stew?
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Scan calories with your camera
Instant AI nutrition analysis
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.