Green Beans

Common questions

Is Green Beans healthy?

Green Beans scores 92/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of minimally processed ingredients like fresh green beans, butter, and onions, which contribute to its high nutritional value.

How processed is Green Beans?

Green Beans is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Green Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Fresh French Green Beans, Large Onions, Pepper 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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Green Beans

Born Farms
92 Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Natus Foods
Category Vegetables
Summary

This product consists of minimally processed ingredients like fresh green beans, butter, and onions, which contribute to its high nutritional value. The use of natural ingredients with no artificial additives or seed oils ensures a clean label and enhances its health profile. The processing level is low, focusing on culinary preparation rather than industrial processing, which supports a high score.

Key ingredients 6

Fresh French Green Beans
Good

Fresh green beans are a nutritious vegetable rich in vitamins and fiber, supporting overall health and digestion.

Large Onions
Good

Onions are a flavorful vegetable that contain antioxidants and compounds that may support immune health.

Pepper
Good

Pepper adds flavor and contains antioxidants that may support overall health.

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Red Pepper Flakes
Good

Red pepper flakes add a spicy kick and contain capsaicin, which may have metabolism-boosting properties.

Butter
Neutral

Butter adds flavor and richness to the dish but is neutral in overall health impact when used in moderation.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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