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Goya Red Kidney Beans
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Goya Red Kidney Beans

Goya
29 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Red Kidney Beans (29 oz) is a familiar staple you’ll find stacked in the canned-goods aisle, often grouped with other beans, canned vegetables and nearby rice and Latin pantry items. The bold Goya label signals a brand deeply associated with Hispanic and Caribbean home cooking, but its utility makes it a cross-cultural kitchen favorite for busy households. Shoppers reach for this can on grocery runs for planned soups, chili or weekly meal-prep sessions, and it’s also a sensible grab for storm-prep or last-minute game-day cooking. The package copy — “Bright, plump and tender” and a nod to ChooseMyPlate.gov — gives a simple health halo without organic certification or kid-focused gimmicks; it’s straightforward, not targeted to children specifically. Sensory expectations are clear: glossy, plump red beans with a soft yet slightly firm bite from a preserving firming agent; mildly salty broth in a metal can with a full-color label. Typical rituals include draining and rinsing to reduce sodium, stirring into rice-and-beans, stews, salads or chili, and using the can for quick protein boosts in meal-prep bowls. Processing context: these are cooked and canned for shelf stability with salt and small technical additives to preserve texture and color. Marketing leans on trust and tradition — Goya’s long-standing presence in Latino markets conveys authenticity, convenience and an everyday pantry identity aimed at families and cooks seeking reliable, culturally rooted ingredients. It reads as practical and homey: an easy foundation for comforting, nutrient-rich meals with minimal fuss.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* 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

Red, Kidney, Beans,, Water,, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride, Added, as, a, Firming, Agent, and, Disodium, EDTA, Added, to, Promote, Color, Retention..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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?

This is a processed food (NOVA 3): whole beans that have been cooked and canned with added salt and technical additives (calcium chloride, disodium EDTA) for preservation and color retention, but not reformulated as an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Goya Red Kidney Beans

Absolutely! These beans pack a punch with 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, making them a solid choice for a balanced diet. They’re low in sugar and free from artificial additives, so they can be a great addition to your meals, especially if you’re looking for nutrient-rich options.

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