Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Del Monte Green Beans, Italian Cut
Canned & Packaged Goods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Del Monte Green Beans, Italian Cut

DEL MONTE
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Green Beans, Italian Cut, arrive in a familiar 14.5 oz non-BPA can that you’d spot in the canned-vegetable aisle alongside canned corn, peas, and tomatoes — often shelved near soups, broths, and other shelf-stable sides. These Italian green beans are presented as a convenient, pantry-stable vegetable: picked and packed quickly, heat-processed and sealed for long-term storage. They are positioned by the brand as a family-friendly, trustworthy staple — Del Monte’s heritage name signals mainstream reliability to shoppers seeking simple, everyday ingredients rather than specialty or organic options. Label copy leans into “Non-GMO,” “no artificial preservatives,” and “seasoned with natural sea salt,” giving the can a wholesome, low-ingredient health halo without organic certification. There’s no overt kid-targeted artwork; the appeal is practical and family-oriented rather than trendy. In plain processing terms, these are canned vegetables preserved in water with sea salt and sterilized by heat. Sensory attributes include a tender-crisp texture (softer than fresh, firmer than overcooked) with a mild, slightly briny, vegetal flavor; the beans are longer and flatter than standard cuts. Typical use rituals include warming in a skillet with butter, garlic, or bacon, or adding directly to soups and stews — or simply draining and serving as a quick side. This can fits weeknight dinners, pantry-loading trips, and anyone looking for a fast way to add vegetables to a meal with minimal prep, embodying convenient, modestly processed American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
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

Italian, 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?

Product contains whole vegetables with only water and sea salt and is preserved by canning/heat processing; it is processed but does not contain industrial additives or multiple ultra-processed ingredients.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Del Monte Green Beans, Italian Cut

The Italian Cut Green Beans can be a healthy addition to your meals! With just 20 calories per half-cup serving, they’re low in calories and provide a bit of fiber. They’re a great way to add some veggies to your plate without a lot of fuss, especially if you’re looking for something quick and easy.

Perfect For

meal-prep-sunday
weeknight-dinners
storm-prep

Vibe:

wholesomeconvenientpractical
$NaN
per package