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Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt
Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water 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.
Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.
Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water nutrition per 100g and per portion
Typical values
Per 100g
Per portion (200g)
Energy
106
212
Fat
0.8g
1.6g
of which saturates
0.2g
0.4g
Carbohydrate
13.8g
27.6g
of which sugars
0.5g
1g
of which added sugars
0g
0g
Fibre
7.7g
15.4g
Protein
7.1g
14.2g
Salt
0.02g
0g
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 Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water by age
Half a can (200g) provides about 212 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.
Age group
Typical daily calories
In half a can (200g)
% of that
Adult
2250kcal
212kcal
9%
Age 15 to 18
2433kcal
212kcal
9%
Age 11 to 14
2033kcal
212kcal
10%
Age 7 to 10
1750kcal
212kcal
12%
Age 4 to 6
1550kcal
212kcal
14%
Sugar in Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water
Half a can (200g) contains about 1.0g 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 group
Daily free sugar limit
In half a can (200g)
% of that
Adult
30g
0g
0%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0g
0%
Age 11 to 14
30g
0g
0%
Age 7 to 10
24g
0g
0%
Age 4 to 6
19g
0g
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 Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water: naturally very low
Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water are naturally very low in fat, with about 1.6g per portion and 0g of added fat. Only around 0.4g is saturated, well within the daily maximum for every age group.
Age group
Max saturated fat
In half a can (200g)
% of that
Adult
24g
0.4g
2%
Age 15 to 18
30g
0.4g
1%
Age 11 to 14
25g
0.4g
2%
Age 7 to 10
22g
0.4g
2%
Age 4 to 6
18g
0.4g
2%
Protein in Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water by age
Half a can (200g) provides about 14.2g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.
Age group
Daily protein (RNI)
In half a can (200g)
% of that
Adult
50g
14g
28%
Age 15 to 18
55g
14g
26%
Age 11 to 14
42g
14g
34%
Age 7 to 10
28g
14g
51%
Age 4 to 6
20g
14g
71%
Are Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water processed?
Yes. Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water 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.
Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sainsbury's black beans in water?
Half a can (200g) has about 212 calories.
How many calories are in sainsbury's black beans in water?
Half a can (200g) has about 212 calories.
Are sainsbury's black beans in water good for you?
Sainsbury's Black Beans in Water 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.
