Dark Red Kidney Beans

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Is Dark Red Kidney Beans healthy?

Dark Red Kidney 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 consists of organic dark red kidney beans, water, and sea salt, which are simple and clean ingredients.

How processed is Dark Red Kidney Beans?

Dark Red Kidney Beans is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dark Red Kidney Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Prepared Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans, Sea Salt count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Dark Red Kidney Beans

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75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Beans
Summary

This product consists of organic dark red kidney beans, water, and sea salt, which are simple and clean ingredients. The beans provide a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, contributing to a healthy diet. Despite being processed, the absence of harmful additives and the use of organic ingredients support a high score within the processing level constraints.

Key ingredients 3

Prepared Organic Dark Red Kidney Beans
Very Good

Organic dark red kidney beans are a high-quality source of plant-based protein and fiber. Being organic, they are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, enhancing their nutritional profile. They provide essential nutrients like iron and folate, supporting overall health.

Benefits

Rich in protein and fiber, they support digestive health and provide sustained energy. They also contain antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.

Sea Salt
Good

Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.

Risks

Excessive consumption of salt can lead to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Provides flavor enhancement and may contain trace minerals beneficial in small amounts.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a medium for cooking and preserving the beans. It is a neutral ingredient with no direct nutritional impact. Its primary role is to hydrate and soften the beans during preparation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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