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Del Monte Green Beans, No Salt Added
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Del Monte Green Beans, No Salt Added

DEL MONTE
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Fresh Cut Blue Lake No Salt Added Cut Green Beans (8 oz) reads like a pantry-friendly compromise between convenience and freshness. You'd find this can on the grocery store's canned vegetables aisle, shelved with other canned beans, corn and peas, often near soups and ready-to-heat sides or alongside other Del Monte shelf-stable offerings. It fits quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep sessions, back-to-school packed-lunch planning, and storm- or pantry-prep shopping lists when shelf-stable produce is desired. The brand leans on a long-standing American heritage — Del Monte positions itself as a reliable, family-oriented value brand that promises “picked and packed at the peak of flavor,” appealing to budget-conscious shoppers who want recognizable quality without specialty pricing. Label claims create health halos: “No Salt Added,” “Non-GMO*,” “Made without preservatives,” and a note about a non-BPA** can lining suggest safety and naturalness, though the product is not organic and lacks child-specific branding. In plain processing terms, these are commercially canned green beans: heat-treated and sealed for shelf stability but containing only green beans and water. Sensory-wise, open the 8 oz can and expect tender-crisp cut beans with a mild vegetal aroma, a muted green color and the soft snap of a cooked green bean; they drain easily and reheated with a pat of butter or tossed into pasta they take on other flavors readily. The small can size supports single or two-person meals and quick recipe additions, making the product a quietly practical staple in many American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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..

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?

Although ingredients are only green beans and water, the product is commercially canned and heat-treated for shelf stability, which places it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Del Monte Green Beans, No Salt Added

Absolutely! Del Monte green beans, especially the no salt added variety, are a great source of fiber and are low in calories — just 40 per serving. They’re a nutritious addition to meals, particularly when you’re looking to add some veggies without the extra sodium or preservatives.

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