Cuban style, black bean and plantain balls
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cuban style, black bean and plantain balls by Franklin Farms scores 10/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Cuban style, black bean and plantain balls by Franklin Farms provides 188 calories, 8.2g protein, 7.1g fat, and 20.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 188 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.1g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.6g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Deep Analysis
Cuban style, black bean and plantain balls by Franklin Farms sits near the middle of the plant based meat category with 188 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174). Sugar is a concern at 7.1g per 100g (131% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 188 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174)
- •Protein: 8.2g per 100g (category avg: 14.8g)
- •Sugars: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 3.1g)
- •Fiber: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 3.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.6g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Cuban style, black bean and plantain balls doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the plant based meat category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Filtered water, black beans, brown rice, fried plantains (plantains, vegetable oil), textured soy protein, canola oil, pineapple, tomato paste, chipotle in adobo (chipotle pepper, water, tomato puree, vinegar, soybean oil, salt, sugar, onion, garlic powder, spices), ginger puree (ginger, water), methylcellulose, organic tamari (water, organic soybeans, salt), chili powder (chili pepper, salt, garlic, cumin, spices), sea salt, black pepper, vinegar powder, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, spices.