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Organic Black Bean Chili, 14.7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Black Bean Chili, 14.7 OZ

Amy's
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
13g
Protein
3g
Sugars
680mg
Sodium
13g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the canned soup/chili aisle or stocked in a pantry for quick weeknight meals, storm prep, or a simple college dinner. It reads wholesome and comforting — a home‑style, health‑forward canned chili rather than an indulgent convenience snack. The short organic ingredient list and canned preparation suggest the beans and vegetables are commercially softened and sealed for shelf stability, pointing to a processed (NOVA 3) product with a consistent, ready‑to‑eat texture rather than heavy ultra‑processed reformulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 2
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium680mg30%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber13g46%
Total Sugars3g
Protein13g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, BLACK, BEANS, FILTERED, WATER, ORGANIC, TOMATO, PUREE, ORGANIC, ONIONS, ORGANIC, BELL, PEPPERS, ORGANIC, GREEN, CHILES, SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, HIGH, OLEIC, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL, ORGANIC, SPICES, ORGANIC, LIME, JUICE, ORGANIC, GARLIC, ORGANIC, BLACK, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • high oleic safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole or minimally altered ingredients (beans, tomato puree, vegetables) with added salt and oil and is commercially canned/heat‑processed; lacks the industrial additives and formulations typical of NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Black Bean Chili, 14.7 OZ

Absolutely! This Black Bean Chili is packed with plant-based protein and fiber, making it a hearty option for a meal or snack. With only 200 calories per cup and no added sugars or preservatives, it's a wholesome choice, especially when compared to many processed chili options that can be loaded with sodium and unhealthy fats.

Perfect For

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storm-prep
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$4.49
per package