Cut Green Beans

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Common questions

Is Cut Green Beans healthy?

Cut Green Beans scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists primarily of green beans, which are a nutritious vegetable rich in vitamins and fiber.

How processed is Cut Green Beans?

Cut Green Beans is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cut Green Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, green 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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Cut Green Beans

H-E-B
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$26.90 · 6 cans · 14.5 oz · $1.86 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Vegetables
Summary

This product consists primarily of green beans, which are a nutritious vegetable rich in vitamins and fiber. However, the presence of zinc chloride as a firming agent indicates a moderate level of processing. While the ingredient list is relatively short, the use of additives like zinc chloride prevents it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 4

green beans
Good

Green beans are a nutritious vegetable rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, supporting overall health.

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water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is used as a base in canned vegetables without adding any health concerns.

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salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation; in this product, it is used in typical amounts.

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zinc chloride
Neutral

Zinc chloride is used as a preservative or mineral supplement, generally recognized as safe in small quantities.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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