Southern Style Butter Beans
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including preservatives and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
736393508006
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size130 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 500mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
Potassium 280mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPREPARED BUTTER BEANS, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF BACON FAT, SALT, DRIED ONION, DRIED RED BELL PEPPER, DISODIUM EDTA (FOR COLOR RETENTION), NATURAL FLAVORS, PORK STOCK, CHICKEN FAT, CANOLA OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, SMOKE FLAVOR, CARAMELIZED SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, TBHQ.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Southern Style Butter Beans scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Beans & Legumes, this product is more processed than about 82% of the 4,710 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Southern Style Butter Beans' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Edta (For Color Retention), Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramelized Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Butter vs Margarine comparison.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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