Cannellini Beans Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Cannellini beans (a variety of common bean) are consistently linked to improved heart health, with meta-analyses showing that substituting legumes for red meat reduces cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol .
Regular consumption is associated with better weight management, as meta-analyses of clinical trials indicate that including beans in the diet can lead to significant reductions in body weight and waist circumference compared to bean-free diets .
These legumes are a practical source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, which helps moderate blood sugar levels after meals and improves insulin sensitivity in individuals with metabolic concerns .
Large-scale cohort studies suggest that eating legumes four or more times per week may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 22% .

Interesting fact

Cannellini beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and were originally bred in Argentina before becoming a cornerstone of Tuscan culinary identity.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Molybdenum

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Dietary fibre

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Potassium

SUPER

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Folate

214

kcal per 100g

Protein12.2g

Fat3.09g

Carbs24.6g

Fiber15.2g

Sugar1.26g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat1.46g

Monounsat1.34g

Saturated0.53g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy Free

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Legumes have a low carbon footprint and fix nitrogen in the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Applies to dried beans stored in a sealed container.

Refrigerate

3–5 days

For cooked or opened canned beans.

Freeze

6–12 months

Cooked beans freeze well in their liquid.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

2 contributing source foods

Claim citations

Adult dietary patterns with increased bean consumption are associated with greater overall shortfall nutrient intakes, lower added sugar, improved weight-related outcomes and better diet quality - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Legumes and Pulses - The Nutrition Source - Harvard University

[4]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Bean Consumption Accounts for Differences in Body Fat and Waist Circumference: A Cross-Sectional Study of 246 Women - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Legumes and common beans in sustainable diets: nutritional quality, environmental benefits, spread and use in food preparations - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Nutrients

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