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Four Bean Salad

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Is Four Bean Salad healthy?

Four Bean Salad scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The Four Bean Salad contains a variety of nutrient-rich beans and vegetables, providing a good source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins.

How processed is Four Bean Salad?

Four Bean Salad is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Four Bean Salad's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pinto Beans, Black Turtle Beans, Edamame Soya Beans count in its favor; Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Four Bean Salad

Sainsbury's
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by J Sainsbury plc
Category Beans
Summary

The Four Bean Salad contains a variety of nutrient-rich beans and vegetables, providing a good source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. However, the inclusion of vegetable oil, specifically sunflower and rapeseed oils, introduces a less desirable element due to their high omega-6 fatty acid content, which can promote inflammation. The product's processing level also limits its potential score, despite the presence of beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 11

Pinto Beans
Good

Nutrient-dense whole food providing a great source of plant-based protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber.

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Black Turtle Beans
Good

Rich in antioxidants, plant protein, and fiber, supporting digestive and cardiovascular health.

Edamame Soya Beans
Good

Whole soybean source offering complete plant protein, fiber, and beneficial micronutrients.

Borlotti Beans
Good

Nutritious legume that delivers steady energy, fiber, and essential minerals.

Parsley
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Sweetcorn
Neutral

A starchy vegetable providing natural sweetness, carbohydrates, and some dietary fiber.

Red Pepper
Neutral

Fresh vegetable providing vitamins, minerals, and natural antioxidants.

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White Wine Vinegar
Neutral

Traditional fermented condiment used for flavor and preservation without synthetic additives.

Mint
Neutral

Fresh aromatic herb used for flavoring.

Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can be pro-inflammatory when consumed in excess.

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Rapeseed Oil
Very Bad

Common industrial seed oil that undergoes heavy processing.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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