Skip to main content

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned

Legumes Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Also available: Raw

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned is a legume at 83.0 calories per 100g. This legume is rich in dietary fiber, virtually fat-free. Legumes are among the most nutrient-dense plant foods, providing protein, fiber, folate, iron, and potassium. They are a staple protein source in many traditional diets worldwide. Our database tracks 62 nutrients for this food, plus glycemic index, insulin index, environmental footprint data.

83.0
Calories
kcal
5.5
Protein
g
0.28
Fat
g
15.1
Carbs
g
6.3
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Sodium
332 mg
22% DV
💎
Iron
1.6 mg
19% DV
☀️
Folate
77.0 µg
19% DV

Data for 62 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR77.6g
2%
Calories SR83.0kcal
Energy (kJ) SR347kj
Protein SR5.5g
10%
Total Fat SR0.28g
Carbohydrate SR15.1g
12%
Fiber SR6.3g
17%
Ash SR1.5g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR34.0mg
3%
Iron SR1.6mg
19%
Magnesium SR32.0mg
8%
Phosphorus SR86.0mg
12%
Potassium SR260mg
8%
Sodium SR332mg
22%
Zinc SR0.84mg
8%
Copper SR0.14mg
16%
Manganese SR0.20mg
9%
Selenium SR3.1µg
6%
Vitamins 16
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0.80mg
1%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Thiamin (B1) SR0.04mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.04mg
3%
Niacin (B3) SR0.50mg
3%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.14mg
3%
Vitamin B6 SR0.06mg
4%
Folate SR77.0µg
19%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR77.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR77.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0µg
Fatty Acids 5
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.07g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.12g
Trans Fat SR0g
Cholesterol SR0mg
Individual Fatty Acids 5
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.07g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.004g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.07g
0%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.06g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.07g
Threonine SR0.23g
Isoleucine SR0.24g
Leucine SR0.44g
Lysine SR0.38g
Methionine SR0.08g
Cystine SR0.06g
Phenylalanine SR0.30g
Tyrosine SR0.16g
Valine SR0.29g
Arginine SR0.34g
Histidine SR0.15g
Alanine SR0.23g
Aspartic Acid SR0.67g
Glutamic Acid SR0.84g
Glycine SR0.22g
Proline SR0.23g
Serine SR0.30g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

53
NRF9.3 Score
Good · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Fiber vs Iron●●

Phytates in high-fibre foods (whole grains, legumes) bind non-heme iron and reduce its bioavailability. Soaking, sprouting, and fermentation reduce phytate content.

Hurrell & Egli, Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010

Fiber vs Zinc●●

Phytates in fibre-rich foods chelate zinc, reducing its bioavailability by up to 50% in high-phytate diets. This is a major concern in plant-based diets.

Sandstrom, Food Nutr Res, 1997

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

117
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Met + Cys
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.0711.9
Threonine0.2342.1
Isoleucine0.2444.2
Leucine0.4480.0
Lysine0.3868.8
Methionine0.0815.0
Cystine0.0610.8
Phenylalanine0.3054.2
Tyrosine0.1628.2
Valine0.2952.3
Arginine0.3461.9
Histidine0.1527.8
Alanine0.2341.9
Aspartic Acid0.67121.1
Glutamic Acid0.84152.5
Glycine0.2239.0
Proline0.2342.4
Serine0.3054.5

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Legumes (45-75 min)” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin C loses up to 40% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 70%.
Thiamin loses up to 45% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 65%.
Vitamin B6 loses up to 40% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 70%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Glycemic & Insulin Response

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar on a 0–100 scale. The Insulin Index (II) measures the insulin response directly, which can differ from GI — notably, dairy and high-protein foods often trigger a higher insulin response than their GI suggests. White bread = 100 for both scales.

32
Glycemic Index
Low GI
8
Glycemic Load
Low GL (per 50g)
GI Scale 32
0 Low <55 Med High ≥70 100

GI data matched from: “Beans (estimated from category)” · ●● low confidence

33
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 33
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
GI Model ●● Estimated via GI-based regression (R²=0.78)

Source: International Tables of Glycemic Index (Sydney University, 2021) · Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Berries & Grapes” category.

1.5
kg CO₂e / kg
Low Impact
2.4
m² land / kg
Land Use
420
L water / kg
Water Use
7.3
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions1.5 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use2.4 m² / kg
Water Use420 L / kg
Eutrophication5.2 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification7.3 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Pulses

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Pulses” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Niger
450
2.
Burkina Faso
290
3.
Rwanda
273
4.
Ethiopia
199
5.
Norway
195
6.
Mali
181
7.
Kenya
175
8.
El Salvador
172
9.
Djibouti
169
10.
Kazakhstan
167

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+2%
1961: 58 kcal2023: 59 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned?

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned contains 83.0 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 5.5g of protein (27% of calories), 0.28g of fat (3%), and 15.1g of carbohydrates (73%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned is Sodium, providing 332 mg per 100g (22% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Iron (19% DV). Our database tracks 62 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned high in protein?

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned contains 5.5g of protein per 100 grams. While not a high-protein food, it can contribute to daily protein needs as part of a varied diet.

How much fiber is in Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned?

Yes, Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned is rich in dietary fiber with 6.3g per 100 grams. The daily recommended intake is 25-38g, so a serving contributes meaningfully toward that goal. Dietary fiber supports digestive health and is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

What is the glycemic index of Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned?

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned has a glycemic index of 32, which is classified as low (≤55). Low-GI foods cause a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which may be beneficial for blood sugar management. The glycemic load, which accounts for typical serving size, provides additional context for real-world blood sugar impact.

What is the insulin index of Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned?

Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, canned has a moderate insulin response (II: 33) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.