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Energy
281 kcal · 14% DV target
Also known as haricot beans, these small, creamy legumes are a staple of global pantry cooking and the traditional base for British-style baked beans.
Navy beans are a significant source of resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine and instead ferments in the large intestine to feed beneficial gut bacteria.
Clinical trials have observed that regular consumption of navy beans can improve markers of metabolic health, including a reduction in LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels.
Like most legumes, navy beans contain phytates (antioxidants that can also bind to minerals), but soaking and boiling them significantly reduces these levels, making the minerals easier for the body to absorb.
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
281 kcal · 14% DV target
19.7 g · 39% DV target
39.6 g · 14% DV target
33.5 g · 120% DV target
0.38 mg · 32% DV target
0.48 mg · 29% DV target
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Applies to dried beans; keep in an airtight container.
Applies to cooked beans.
Legumes fix nitrogen into the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.
They earned the name 'Navy Beans' because they were a staple ration of the U.S. Navy in the 19th century due to their long shelf life and high nutrient density.