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Goya Red Kidney Beans Low Sodium
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Goya Red Kidney Beans Low Sodium

Goya
29 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
8g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Red Kidney Beans Low Sodium is a familiar canned staple you’d find in the canned goods aisle — shelved with other beans, canned tomatoes, and ready-made chilis, often near Latin/International foods and rice. The 29 oz easy-open can signals pantry readiness: a budget-friendly, long-shelf-life ingredient for quick weeknight dinners or emergency cupboards. It is positioned as a culturally resonant brand for Latinx and multicultural households, marketed toward home cooks who want authentic, dependable ingredients without elaborate prep. The label leans on practical health cues — “Low Sodium” and “Now easy open” — rather than organic or kid-focused claims; there is no organic certification and no playful child-targeted graphics. In plain terms this is a cooked-and-canned product: whole red kidney beans prepared, preserved in water with modest salt and a few processing agents to keep texture and color stable. Sensory-wise, the beans are tender with a slightly firm skin and a creamy interior when heated, offering the familiar earthy flavor and dense mouthfeel that stands up in dishes. Packaging is a metal can with printed branding and a pull-tab lid; ritual use typically involves rinsing and warming, then stirring into chili, stews, rice bowls, salads, or refried-bean recipes. Because it shortens cooking time and reduces prep, shoppers reach for it for meal prep, quick weeknights, party dips, or to stretch a protein across family meals. Overall, it reads as a practical, culturally grounded pantry item that blends convenience with the texture and flavor of a whole food bean.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Protein8g
* 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,, Potassium, Chloride,, 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?

Contains whole legumes as the primary ingredient but is cooked, canned, and includes added salts and processing agents (potassium chloride, calcium chloride, disodium EDTA), placing it in the processed foods category rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Goya Red Kidney Beans Low Sodium

Absolutely! These beans pack a nutritional punch with 8 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per serving, making them great for keeping you full and satisfied. While they do contain some sodium, the low-sodium option helps keep your intake in check, especially compared to regular canned beans, which can be much higher.

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