Reference
Canned white beans: choosing the right nutrition entry
For canned white beans, check both variety and preparation: cannellini, great northern or navy; with liquid, drained, or rinsed. Each combination needs its own entry.
Overview
A clear explanation of the value and what it means.
For canned white beans, check both variety and preparation: cannellini, great northern or navy; with liquid, drained, or rinsed. Each combination needs its own entry.
Answer
First match the variety and preparation to the label. Dry or boiled bean values cannot stand in for drained canned beans.
- The bean variety is part of the entry description.
- Canning liquid affects portion weight and nutrient concentration.
- For a particular can, use its own nutrition label first.
How it is calculated
The formula or method behind the calculation.
If you weigh the beans after draining and rinsing, use a drained-and-rinsed entry and that measured weight.
FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.
Example
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Drained and rinsed canned cannellini, navy and great northern beans are treated as separate foods.
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Limitations
Keep these limitations in mind when using the values.
- Values may differ by pack, brand, food state and preparation method.
- Missing values are not filled in with guesses.
- For your own purchase, the receipt or pack price is more accurate.
- FATSL does not provide medical advice or make claims about a food’s health benefits.
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