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The 8 healthiest beans you should be eating more often: nutrition expert

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 737 words · By Fox News
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The 8 healthiest beans you should be eating more often: nutrition expert See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google Beans and legumes are affordable, protein-packed and health-promoting foods that deserve a more prominent place on your plate, health experts say.

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“Fewer than 14% of American adults eat beans on a given day, and that’s a problem, because they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can buy,” New York City-based nutrition and wellness expert Samantha Cassetty, founder of Sam’s Plate and co-author of…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “White beans also pack a powerful protein punch, with about 9 grams of the essential nutrient per 1/2 cup.”
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No evidence was provided for the specific nutritional values of white beans in the gathered results.
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Claim 2: “A 1/2 cup [of edamame] delivers about 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.”
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No evidence was provided for the specific nutritional values of edamame in the gathered results.
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Claim 3: “They [Black beans] contain about 8 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per 1/2-cup serving.”
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Verywell Health states that 1/2 cup of cooked beans (including black beans) has 6-9g of protein and 6-10g of fiber. Other sources support the fiber range (5-8g or more). The claim's '8g and 8g' falls squarely within these corroborated ranges.
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web search NEUTRAL — Here are the grams (g) of protein in a 3-ounce serving of a few meats, along with their daily value (DV).One-half cup of cooked beans (such as black, pinto, kidney, or garbanzo) has 6 to 9 grams of pr…
https://www.verywellhealth.com/high-protein-foods-7496700
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web search NEUTRAL — Others on TikTok choose to eat 1/2 cup, 1 cup, or even 2 cups of beans as their daily goal. That equates to 5 to 8 grams, 11 to 15 grams, and about 30 grams of fiber, respectively.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/food-and-nutrition-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — Legumes, nuts and seeds. Serving size (grams). Total fiber (grams)*. Split peas, boiled.A bean and vegetable salad may provide about 11 grams of additional fiber. Together those two meal ideas supply …
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h…
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Claim 4: “Fewer than 14% of American adults eat beans on a given day”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding a CSS language called 'Less', a song by Olivia Rodrigo, and general US population statistics. No data regarding bean consumption percentages was found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The states and territories included in the United States Census Bureau's statistics for the United States population, ethnicity, and most other categories include the 50 states and Washington, D.C. Se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_and_territ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There are 3,144 counties and county equivalents in the United States. The 50 states of the United States are divided into 3,007 political subdivisions of states called counties. Two hundred thirty-sev…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
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Claim 5: “Technically a legume – the broader plant family beans belong to – chickpeas”
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Wikipedia and other sources explicitly state that chickpeas are legumes of the family Fabaceae and that beans belong to the same legume family.
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web search NEUTRAL — The chickpea or chick pea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae, cultivated for its edible seeds. Its different types are variously known as gram, Bengal gram, chana, garbanz…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickpea
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web search NEUTRAL — Just like peas, beans are a member of the legume family — they're seeds that come in pods, and that makes them fruit. Chickpeas. chickpea. Flickr/kake_pugh. Another common legume is chickpeas or garba…
https://www.businessinsider.com/fruits-and-vegetables-differ…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chickpeas, lentils and beans are members of the legume family with an earthy, dense texture and neutral taste profile, which makes them excellent for soups, salads and meatless mains.
https://jewishlink.news/how-to-love-legumes/
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Claim 6: “Research shows people who eat chickpeas and hummus regularly have higher intakes of fiber, folate, potassium and iron than people who don’t, and better overall diet quality scores.”
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Multiple sources (including a PDF and a nutritional value article) indicate that chickpea and hummus consumers have improved nutrient intakes and better diet quality scores (HEI-2005).
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web search NEUTRAL — Hummus consumers have also been shown to have higher Healthy Eating Index 2005 (HEI-2005) scores. This may be, in part, due to hummus’ higher Naturally Nutrient Rich (NNR) score as compared to other d…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5188421/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2. Chickpea and Hummus Consumers, Compared to Non-Consumers, Have Been Suggested as. Having Improved Nutrient Intakes and Diet Quality. Chickpeas and/or hummus supports the healthy eating patterns rec…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311158412_The_Nutri…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chickpea and Hummus Consumers, Compared to Non-Consumers, Have Been Suggested as Having Improved Nutrient Intakes and Diet Quality. Hummus, Compared to Other Dips and Spreads, Has Greater Nutrient Den…
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/c995/0c3c66af60d39b678cb6f9…
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Claim 7: “Edamame are immature soybeans”
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Multiple sources confirm that edamame are young/immature soybeans harvested before they ripen.
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web search NEUTRAL — Edamame is a common side dish in Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and as an appetizer to alcoholic beverages, such as beer or shōchū. As an ingredient, edamame is used in both sweet and savory dishe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edamame
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 2, 2026 · Edamame are young soybeans harvested before they have ripened or hardened. They are nutrient-rich and may offer a range of health benefits.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/280285
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 19, 2026 · Edamame, a type of soybean, is a good source of protein and fiber. It may support your heart and bone health and help with blood sugar regulation.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-edamame-healthy
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Claim 8: “Lentils are also legumes”
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Wikipedia and other educational sources explicitly classify lentils as legumes.
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web search NEUTRAL — The lentil is an annual legume grown for its lens-shaped edible seeds or pulses, also called lentils. It is about 40 cm tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lentil
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web search NEUTRAL — Legumes are a type of vegetable that includes beans, peas and lentils, and offer numerous nutritional benefits, such as high fiber and low-fat content.
https://www.medicinenet.com/what_foods_are_classed_as_legume…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lentils are protein-packed, cheap and easy. Here's a guide to the most popular varieties, with cooking times.Lentils are the dried seeds of the lentil plant, a legume. Unlike beans, which are also leg…
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-are-lentils/
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Claim 9: “animal research suggests they [Pinto beans] may lower cholesterol synthesis in the liver and cholesterol absorption in the small intestine”
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Claim 10: “Beans are also naturally cholesterol-free and contain no saturated fats”
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While the evidence doesn't explicitly list 'beans' in a single sentence, the American Heart Association and Nutrition Advance confirm that saturated fats primarily come from animal sources and tropical oils. Since beans are plant-based and not tropical oils, they are naturally cholesterol-free and low/zero in saturated fat.
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web search NEUTRAL — What foods contain saturated fat? Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods. Most come from animal sources, including meat and dairy products, as well as tropical fats such as coconut, palm and pal…
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — What is a Healthy Diet to Balance Cholesterol? Why Does Cholesterol Rise? Are Intermittent Fasting and Autophagy Helpful in Lowering Cholesterol?What is the Relationship Between Garlic and Cholesterol…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIgGO592UBw
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web search NEUTRAL — Table of contentsSaturated Fat Can Raise LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C)Which Foods Contain the Most Saturated Fat?Animal fats, cocoa butter. Saturated Fat Can Raise LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C).
https://www.nutritionadvance.com/what-is-saturated-fat-and-w…
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Claim 11: “Studies have linked regular bean consumption with a lower risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity”
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Multiple independent sources confirm that regular bean consumption is linked to reduced risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
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web search NEUTRAL — Regular consumption of beans contributes to better heart health, improved iron intake, and can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. They also provide essential nutrients that help reduce the risk of …
https://www.verywellhealth.com/beans-11887806
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web search NEUTRAL — heart disease and diabetes, adults with abnormal insulin. sensitivity consumed either a half cup of pinto beans, black-eye peas, or carrots (placebo) daily.Bean consumption by adults is associated wit…
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232197873_Beans_and…
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web search NEUTRAL — 12 These beanefits help reduce risk for coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and certain gastrointestinal diseases. 13 Increased fiber intake is also associated with reduce…
https://cannedbeans.org/studies-supporting-the-multiple-bene…
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Claim 12: “In one trial, a half cup of pinto beans a day dropped total and LDL cholesterol by more than 8%, outperforming oatmeal”
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