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Del Monte Fresh Cut Green Beans
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Del Monte Fresh Cut Green Beans

Del Monte
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Fresh Cut Green Beans (8 oz) is the familiar canned vegetable you reach for when you want a simple, no-fuss side. You’d find it in the supermarket’s canned vegetable aisle, shelved beside other staple cans like corn, peas, and diced tomatoes, often near canned soups and broths. It reads as a pantry-friendly product for everyday cooking: weeknight dinners, quick meal prep, emergency storm kits, or holiday casseroles where convenience meets tradition. The brand leans on long-standing American grocery culture — Del Monte evokes reliability, midcentury home cooking, and multigenerational households who prize a recognizable label. Marketing leans into freshness and quality with claims such as Blue Lake cut, non-GMO wording, and non-BPA lined cans; the label projects a wholesome, family-friendly image rather than trendy or gourmet. There are no kid-focused cartoons or indulgent health halos, just simple produce claims and salt content disclosures; it is not organic certified, but it emphasizes being packed at peak freshness. In plain processing terms, the product is a preserved vegetable: harvested, blanched, and canned with water and sea salt to lock in shelf stability. Sensory details are understated — tender-crisp green bean texture, slightly softened by canning but retaining a vegetal snap, a faint sea-salt finish, and the metallic, utilitarian feel of an 8 oz can. Usage ritual is quick: open the can, drain or heat with butter, add to casseroles or soups, or toss with simple seasonings. It fits into routines that value convenience, predictability, and a straightforward vegetable serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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

Green, Beans,, Water,, Sea, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains only vegetables, water, and sea salt but undergoes canning and preservation; classification aligns with processed foods (NOVA 3) rather than minimally processed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Del Monte Fresh Cut Green Beans

Absolutely! Del Monte Fresh Cut Green Beans are low in calories, with just 20 per serving, and they offer a good source of fiber. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, but if you're looking for a quick, nutritious side dish, these beans fit the bill nicely.

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