Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans⏱ 15 min total

Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans

Per 1 serving · 327 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
363
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    37g
    39% of calories
  • Fat
    20g
    48% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans (327 g) has 363 calories, with 12 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), dietary fiber (35% DV) and Vitamin K (58% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 38% and 60% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
111cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.4g
Net carbs
27g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9.8g
5.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein25%
  • Dietary fiber35%
  • Vitamin K58%
  • Thiamine22%
  • Folate (B9)25%
  • Iron59%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Vitamin B615%
  • Pantothenic acid10%
  • Choline14%
  • Calcium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium38%
  • Saturated fat60%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and sauté until nearly golden.

  3. 3

    Add the scallions, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the scallions turn bright green.

  4. 4

    Add the beans, coconut milk, and allspice to the skillet. Season with salt to taste.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the coconut milk thickens slightly.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving container and garnish with cilantro, or serve straight from the skillet and garnish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (327 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A19 μg
2%
Vitamin C12 mg
14%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K70 μg
58%
Thiamine0.3 mg
22%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin1 mg
9%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
15%
Folate (B9)102 μg
25%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg
10%
Choline77 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium112 mg
11%
Iron5 mg
59%
Potassium734 mg
16%
Magnesium88 mg
21%
Phosphorus255 mg
36%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.4 mg
47%
Manganese1 mg
40%
Selenium3 μg
5%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene229 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.4 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch17 g—
Sucrose4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 363 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 69min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 44min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 30min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 51min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans?

One serving of Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans (1 serving) has 363 calories, which works out to 111 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (25% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 13% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans?

874 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Jamaican-Style Spicy Beans?

5.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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