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Likely bean-based processed product
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cool Beans (170 g) has 238 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 34 g of carbs, 13.6 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 10.2 g of fiber. Its 136 µg of Folate covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 170 g
238
KCAL / 170G
Carbs
34g
· 12% DV
Protein
13.6g
· 27% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
10.2g
· 36% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 25% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.51 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 544 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% |
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% |
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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 170 g | 238 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (mini) | 45 g | 63 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 85 g | 119 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 130 g | 182 kcal |
| ½ can (half) | 200 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 308 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 255 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 can (whole) | 400 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Cool Beans is a packaged food that appears to be based on beans or other legumes. Its exact ingredients and whether it is ready to eat depend on the specific product, so use the package directions for the variety you have.
Beans or other legumes are the likely base of Cool Beans, but added seasonings, oils, and other ingredients can vary by product. Read the ingredient list on your package if you need to know exactly what is in your variety.
You can eat Cool Beans straight from the package if that variety is labeled ready to eat. If the package gives cooking or preparation instructions, follow them before serving rather than assuming every Cool Beans product is ready as sold.
Add Cool Beans to a salad, soup, grain bowl, or wrap if its texture and package directions suit the dish. For a hot meal, follow the product instructions on when to add it, since some packaged bean products need preparation first.
Cool Beans can replace canned beans in some recipes, but its form, seasoning, and preparation may differ. Adjust the recipe to the product you have, and taste before adding extra salt or spices.
Cool Beans is a packaged, prepared bean-based product, while plain cooked beans usually contain just beans and cooking liquid. Added seasonings or other ingredients can change the flavor and how it works in a recipe.
Store opened Cool Beans according to the package instructions. Keep a dry, crunchy variety sealed in a cool, dry place; refrigerate a moist, ready-to-eat variety if its label says it needs refrigeration.
The opened shelf life of Cool Beans depends on whether the product is dry or moist and on its packaging instructions. Follow the stated storage guidance, and discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes noticeably.
Cool Beans can be a convenient snack for children if the particular variety suits their age and can be stored safely. Check whether it needs refrigeration after opening, and consider the product’s texture when packing it for younger children.
You can heat Cool Beans in a pan if its package directions allow it. Warm it gently and add it to a dish according to the instructions; a product intended to be eaten as-is may not need cooking.
Vitamins
Folate
136µg · 34% DV
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.4µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.31mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
204mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.6mg · 26% DV
Sodium
544mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
527mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 238 calories in 1 cup (medium) (170 g):
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Cool Beans is the name of a packaged, bean-based product; its exact ingredients and preparation can vary by version. It is best not to assume it is one particular regional bean dish without checking the pack.
Depending on the beans and seasoning, it may be soft and creamy or retain a firmer bite. Serve it as a convenient side with bread, rice, or a salad, or add it to a grain bowl for a simple lunch. The mild, savoury character of beans also works well with herbs, tomatoes, and a little lemon.
Beans contribute plant protein and fibre; this product provides 6 g of fibre per 100 g. Pairing a moderate portion with vegetables and whole grains makes an easy, filling meal.
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.
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.
NOVA 3
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
SATURATED
0.51g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.85g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.