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Green Beans with Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt
prepared-foods/prepared-meals
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Green Beans with Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt

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Available at Whole Foods
60
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this can or jar of seasoned green beans in the canned vegetables or pantry aisle and pull it out when you want a quick, no-fuss side for weeknight dinners or a simple holiday plate. It gives off a wholesome, homey and slightly nostalgic vibe—an easy shortcut to family meals rather than an indulgent snack. The ingredient list is short and recognizable, and the likely canning/oil-packing explains a softened texture and shelf-stability, pointing to minimal-to-moderate industrial processing (NOVA 3).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
Protein2g
* 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, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, Salt, &, Pepper, Seasoning, (organic, black, pepper,, sea, salt)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole vegetables with added culinary ingredients (expeller-pressed canola oil, salt, pepper) and is likely canned/packaged; limited additives and simple ingredients indicate a processed food rather than ultra-processed, consistent with NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Green Beans with Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt

Absolutely! These green beans are a great choice if you're looking for a simple, nutritious side dish. With only 60 calories per serving, they pack in 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein, making them a wholesome addition to any meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different diets, so consider how they fit into your overall eating plan.

Perfect For

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weeknight-dinner
storm-prep

Vibe:

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$9.99
per package