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Del Monte Green Lima Beans
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Del Monte Green Lima Beans

DEL MONTE
15.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Green Lima Beans are a classic pantry staple you’ll find in the canned vegetables aisle, shelved with other canned beans, peas, corn and quick side-dish options — often near soups and tomato products. The brand’s familiar red-and-green identity signals a mid-market, family-oriented product positioned as a trustworthy, no-fuss convenience: Del Monte markets reliability, tradition and everyday value to shoppers who want vegetables on hand without planning or chopping. The label leans on simple health halos — “Non-GMO,” “no preservatives,” “natural sea salt” and a note about the can lining produced without the intentional addition of BPA — but there is no organic certification or child-focused character branding. In plain processing terms these are canned, lightly seasoned lima beans preserved for shelf stability (water, sea salt, calcium chloride to maintain firmness). Sensory expectations are straightforward: plump, soft-yet-creamy lima beans with a starchy, buttery mouthfeel and a mild, slightly sweet green-bean flavor; sodium provides a subtle seasoning. Packaged in a standard 15.25 oz metal can, they are ready-to-heat — a quick spoon-into-saucepan or microwave-and-serve ritual that makes them a go-to for weeknight dinners, casseroles, bean salads, or as a hearty side beside pasta or roast meats. Culturally, Del Monte occupies the American mainstream pantry: nostalgic for older shoppers, reassuring for busy families, and practical for cooks who want reliable vegetables without the prep work. The product bridges home cooking and convenience, offering a speedy way to add fiber and plant-based texture to everyday meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 312
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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

Lima, Beans,, Water,, Sea, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride..

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?

Canned lima beans with added sea salt and calcium chloride are processed foods made from whole vegetables plus simple additives for preservation and texture, placing them in NOVA group 3 rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Del Monte Green Lima Beans

Absolutely! These lima beans are packed with fiber and protein, making them a nutritious choice for anyone looking to boost their plant-based intake. At just 100 calories per serving, they’re a great addition to a balanced diet, especially when compared to more calorie-dense snacks.

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