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Cranberry beans with little olive oil Calories
Source of fiber, plant protein, and folate
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Cranberry beans with little olive oil (180 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 151 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.6 g of carbs, 13.7 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 12.8 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 31 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Cranberry beans with little olive oil Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
272
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
41.6g
· 15% DV
Protein
13.7g
· 27% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
12.8g
· 46% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 20% · Fat 20%
Cranberry beans with little olive oil nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.92 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 342 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% |
| Protein | 13.7 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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Cranberry beans with little olive oil?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 362 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 453 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 400 g | 604 kcal |
Calculated from 151 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cranberry beans with little olive oil
How do you make cranberry beans with little olive oil?
Cranberry beans with little olive oil are made by simmering the beans with onion, tomato, and vegetables until tender, using just enough oil to cook them. Soak dried beans first, and let the finished dish rest before serving so the flavors can develop.
Are cranberry beans the same as borlotti beans in cranberry beans with little olive oil?
Yes, cranberry beans and borlotti beans are commonly names for the same mottled bean. The name varies by region, so recipes for borlotti beans can generally be used when making cranberry beans with little olive oil.
Do you have to soak cranberry beans before making cranberry beans with little olive oil?
Yes, soak dried cranberry beans before making cranberry beans with little olive oil to help them cook evenly. Drain and rinse the soaking water before cooking. Fresh or frozen cranberry beans do not usually need soaking.
Can you make cranberry beans with little olive oil with canned beans?
Yes, canned beans work in cranberry beans with little olive oil. Drain and rinse them, then add them after the vegetables have softened and simmer just long enough for the flavors to come together, since the beans are already cooked.
How do you keep cranberry beans from falling apart in cranberry beans with little olive oil?
To keep cranberry beans intact, simmer them gently and stir the pot as little as possible. Check tenderness as they cook, because fresh, frozen, and dried beans need different amounts of time; stop cooking once they are soft but still hold their shape.
Why do cranberry beans lose their spots in cranberry beans with little olive oil?
Cranberry beans commonly lose their pink-red mottling as they cook, so the beans in cranberry beans with little olive oil may look pale or brown afterward. This is a normal color change and does not mean the beans have spoiled.
Should cranberry beans with little olive oil be served hot or cold?
Cranberry beans with little olive oil can be served warm or cold. As an olive-oil bean dish, it is often allowed to cool before serving; a brief rest also gives the beans time to absorb the cooking flavors.
What goes well with cranberry beans with little olive oil?
Cranberry beans with little olive oil go well with rice, crusty bread, or a fresh salad. For a lighter meal, serve them with leafy greens and lemon; they can also be part of a spread of small vegetable dishes.
Can you freeze cranberry beans with little olive oil?
Yes, cranberry beans with little olive oil can be frozen once fully cooled. Divide the dish into sealed portions, leaving a little room in each container, and thaw a portion in the refrigerator before reheating it thoroughly.
Are cranberry beans with little olive oil suitable for people with diabetes?
Cranberry beans with little olive oil provide fiber and plant protein, but the serving size and foods eaten alongside them can affect blood glucose. People managing diabetes can fit the dish into a meal plan with guidance from their clinician or dietitian.
Cranberry beans with little olive oil Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Folate
147.6µg · 37% DV
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.24µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.45mg · 50% DV
Manganese
0.86mg · 37% DV
Phosphorus
238mg · 34% DV
Potassium ⭐
729mg · 21% DV
Sodium
342mg · 15% DV
Cranberry beans with little olive oil Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cranberry beans with little olive oil
To burn the 272 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Cranberry beans with little olive oil?
Cranberry beans with little olive oil is a Turkish home-style dish of cranberry beans simmered until tender, often with onion, carrot and tomato, then dressed with a modest amount of olive oil. The beans turn creamy while the tomato-based sauce stays gently sweet and savoury. In Turkey, it is commonly served cool or at room temperature as a zeytinyağlı side or part of a meze spread, sometimes finished with lemon and parsley. It also works alongside a simple main course. The beans make the dish a source of fibre and plant protein; a 100 g portion provides 7.1 g of fibre. Pair it with salad for a lighter meal.
How Nutritious Is Cranberry beans with little olive oil?
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 Cranberry beans with little olive oil 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 Cranberry beans with little olive oil Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Cranberry beans with little olive oil Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Cranberry beans with little olive oil Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.4:1).
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