Common questions

Is LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS healthy?

LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial light red kidney beans, which are a good source of protein and fiber.

How processed is LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS?

LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Prepared Light Red Kidney Beans counts in its favor; Corn Syrup, Sugar, Disodium Edta 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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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 3

Category Beans

Summary

This product contains beneficial light red kidney beans, which are a good source of protein and fiber. However, the presence of corn syrup and sugar adds unnecessary processed sugars, which can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Additionally, the use of disodium EDTA as a preservative indicates a higher level of processing, which impacts the overall healthiness of the product.