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Pinto Beans

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Is Pinto Beans healthy?

Pinto Beans scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains prepared pinto beans, which are a nutritious source of protein and fiber, contributing positively to a balanced diet.

How processed is Pinto Beans?

Pinto Beans is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pinto Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Prepared Pinto Beans counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pinto Beans

Kroger
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Beans
Summary

This product contains prepared pinto beans, which are a nutritious source of protein and fiber, contributing positively to a balanced diet. However, the presence of additives like calcium chloride and calcium disodium EDTA, which are used as firming agents and preservatives, respectively, introduces a level of processing that detracts from its overall healthiness. These additives do not provide nutritional benefits and may pose potential health concerns with long-term consumption.

Key ingredients 5

Prepared Pinto Beans
Good

Prepared pinto beans are a nutritious source of plant-based protein and fiber, supporting digestive health and sustained energy.

Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and helps in the preparation process without affecting nutritional quality.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Calcium Chloride
Neutral

Calcium chloride is used as a food additive to maintain firmness and quality during processing.

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Calcium Disodium EDTA
Neutral

Calcium disodium EDTA acts as a preservative to prevent spoilage and maintain product stability.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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