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Dunn's River Black Beans nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Dunn's River Black Beans are a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. They add vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.

Dunn's River Black Beans nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Dunn's River Black Beans nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (120g)
Energy101121
Fat0.7g0.8g
of which saturates0g0g
Carbohydrate13g15.6g
of which sugars0g0g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre6.9g8.3g
Protein7.2g8.6g
Salt1g1.2g

Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age

For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.

Calories in Dunn's River Black Beans by age

Half a can (120g) provides about 121 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Age groupTypical daily caloriesIn half a can (120g)% of that
Adult2250kcal121kcal
5%
Age 15 to 182433kcal121kcal
5%
Age 11 to 142033kcal121kcal
6%
Age 7 to 101750kcal121kcal
7%
Age 4 to 61550kcal121kcal
8%

Sugar in Dunn's River Black Beans

Half a can (120g) contains about 0.0g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.

Age groupDaily free sugar limitIn half a can (120g)% of that
Adult30g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1430g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1024g0g
0%
Age 4 to 619g0g
0%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.

Fat in Dunn's River Black Beans: naturally very low

Dunn's River Black Beans are naturally very low in fat, with about 0.84g per portion and 0g of added fat. Only around 0.0g is saturated, well within the daily maximum for every age group.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn half a can (120g)% of that
Adult24g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1425g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1022g0g
0%
Age 4 to 618g0g
0%

Salt in Dunn's River Black Beans by age

Because dunn's river black beans are salted, a portion carries about 1.2g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn half a can (120g)% of that
Adult6g1.2g
20%
Age 15 to 186g1.2g
20%
Age 11 to 146g1.2g
20%
Age 7 to 105g1.2g
24%
Age 4 to 63g1.2g
40%

Protein in Dunn's River Black Beans by age

Half a can (120g) provides about 8.6g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In half a can (120g)% of that
Adult50g8.6g
17%
Age 15 to 1855g8.6g
16%
Age 11 to 1442g8.6g
20%
Age 7 to 1028g8.6g
31%
Age 4 to 620g8.6g
43%

Are Dunn's River Black Beans processed?

Yes. Dunn's River Black Beans are an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.

Dunn's River Black Beans nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in dunn's river black beans?

Half a can (120g) has about 121 calories.

How many calories are in dunn's river black beans?

Half a can (120g) has about 121 calories.

Are dunn's river black beans good for you?

Dunn's River Black Beans are convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal they are often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.

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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.