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High-fiber plant protein
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Low-Oil Cooked Cranberry Beans (170 g) has 221 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.1 g of carbs, 14.8 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 12.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 170 g
221
KCAL / 170G
Carbs
38.1g
· 14% DV
Protein
14.8g
· 30% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
12.6g
· 45% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 25% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 221 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% |
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% |
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 | 221 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 325 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 520 kcal |
Calculated from 130 calories per 100 g.
Yes, cranberry beans are commonly known as borlotti beans. The name “cranberry” refers to the beans’ speckled appearance, not a fruit flavor; the markings often fade as the beans cook.
Low-oil cooked cranberry beans have a mild, creamy, slightly nutty flavor. Their soft texture works well in soups, salads, pasta, and stews, and they take on the flavor of herbs, tomato, garlic, or broth.
Use low-oil cooked cranberry beans as a ready-to-eat addition to soups, stews, grain bowls, or salads. If they are plain, season them with olive oil, lemon, garlic, or herbs; add them near the end of cooking so they hold their shape.
Yes, low-oil cooked cranberry beans can be eaten cold in salads or grain bowls. Toss them with chopped vegetables and a dressing, and keep them refrigerated until serving rather than leaving them at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, low-oil cooked cranberry beans freeze well. Cool them, divide them into meal-sized portions, and store them in airtight containers. Their texture may soften a little after thawing, which makes them especially useful in soups and stews.
Low-oil cooked cranberry beans keep for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them promptly after cooking, and discard them if you notice mold, an off smell, or an unusual appearance.
They can cause gas or bloating in some people because beans contain fermentable carbohydrates. Start with a smaller serving and eat slowly; if preparing the beans from dry, soaking them and discarding the soaking water may help.
No, cranberry beans and pinto beans are different varieties, although both are speckled legumes with a creamy texture when cooked. Cranberry beans are also called borlotti beans, and their markings often fade during cooking.
Yes, they can fit into a diabetes-friendly meal, but cranberry beans still contain carbohydrates and can affect blood glucose. Pairing a sensible portion with vegetables and protein may help make a balanced meal; individual responses can vary.
They can support a filling meal because they provide fiber and plant protein, but they do not cause weight loss on their own. Use them in place of a less filling ingredient and keep added oils and rich sauces moderate.
Vitamins
Folate
187µg · 47% DV
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
B5
0.34mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.46mg · 51% DV
Manganese
0.85mg · 37% DV
Phosphorus
250mg · 36% DV
Iron
3.57mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
663mg · 20% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Low-oil cooked cranberry beans are borlotti beans simmered until tender with a modest amount of oil. In Italy, borlotti are used in soups, stews and pasta dishes; in Turkey, barbunya is often cooked with onion and tomato as a home-style dish or served cold as barbunya pilaki.
The beans have a creamy, slightly floury texture and a mild, savoury taste. Serve them warm alongside grains or vegetables, or chilled as part of a mezze-style spread. They provide plant protein and plenty of fibre, with 7.4 g per 100 g. For a lighter meal, pair them with a crisp salad and use herbs, lemon or tomato for freshness rather than adding extra oil.
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 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.
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
0.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.82g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.