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Great northern beans
Calories & nutrition facts
mature seeds, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 339 kcal —
- Protein 22 g 44%
- Carbohydrate 42 g 15%
- Fat 1.1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 20 g 72%
- Sugars 2.3 g —
- Sodium 14 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 5.3 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.22 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 6 µg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.65 mg 54%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 18%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 12%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg 26%
- Folate (B9) 482 µg 121%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 175 mg 13%
- Iron 5.5 mg 30%
- Magnesium 189 mg 45%
- Phosphorus 447 mg 36%
- Potassium 1387 mg 30%
- Zinc 2.3 mg 21%
- Copper 0.84 mg 93%
- Manganese 1.4 mg 62%
- Selenium 12.9 µg 23%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 339 | 22 g | 42 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 183 g | 620 | 40 g | 77 g | 2.1 g |
| 2 × cup | 366 g | 1241 | 80 g | 154 g | 4.2 g |
| ½ × cup | 91.5 g | 310 | 20 g | 39 g | 1 g |
| 3 × cup | 549 g | 1861 | 120 g | 232 g | 6.3 g |
| 4 × cup | 732 g | 2481 | 160 g | 309 g | 8.3 g |
Similar foods
- White beansmature seeds, raw333 kcal / 100 g
- Navy beansmature seeds, raw337 kcal / 100 g
- Small white beansmature seeds, raw336 kcal / 100 g
- Large lima beansdry, mature seeds, dry338 kcal / 100 g
- White been
- Dried beansraw326 kcal / 100 g
- Haricot beanswhole, dried, raw286 kcal / 100 g
- Large mature seed lima beansraw338 kcal / 100 g
- Butter beansdried, raw290 kcal / 100 g
- Dried white beanraw308 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Great northern beans
Do you need to soak Great Northern beans before cooking them?
Soaking is optional, but it shortens cooking time and helps the beans cook more evenly. Cover dried beans generously with cold water for 8–12 hours, then drain and rinse before simmering in fresh water.
How long do Great Northern beans take to cook?
After soaking, simmer them gently in fresh water for about 45–75 minutes; unsoaked beans can take 1½–2 hours. Start checking early and stop when they are creamy inside but still hold their shape.
Can you cook Great Northern beans in a pressure cooker?
Yes. Add soaked, drained beans and fresh water, keeping the cooker no more than half full; cook at high pressure for about 8–10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Unsoaked beans may need about 25–30 minutes.
What dishes are Great Northern beans good in?
Their mild flavour and tender, creamy texture work well in white bean soup, casseroles and white chicken chilli. Stir cooked beans into soups near the end so they keep their shape.
Can you use cannellini beans instead of Great Northern beans?
Yes; cannellini beans are a good swap in soups, stews and casseroles. They are generally larger and firmer, while Great Northern beans are smaller and tend to become creamier when cooked.
How should you store cooked Great Northern beans?
Cool them promptly, then refrigerate in a covered container with a little of their cooking liquid and use within 3–4 days. For longer storage, freeze them with enough liquid to keep them moist.
Are Great Northern beans the same as navy beans?
No, but both are mild white beans and can often be used in the same dishes. Great Northern beans are larger, with a slightly firmer texture; navy beans are smaller and tend to soften more readily.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175190 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
