Legumes And Legume Products is one of the questions our readers search for most often, and the answer depends on the specific food, not the category label.
Our take: for Legumes And Legume Products, the data supports a balanced approach rather than a blanket yes or no.
In Legumes and Legume Products, 243 foods are rated Recommended. These foods have low saturated fat and no added sugars. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat percentage, added sugar, processing level, and carb type as criteria within the Mediterranean diet framework. Top examples: Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Protein Isolate, Potassium Type, Soy Protein Concentrate, Produced B, Soy Protein Concentrate, Produced B, Tofu, Dried-frozen.
Why are some legumes and legume products recommended?
These 243 foods have low saturated fat and no added sugars. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat, added sugar, processing, and carb type as criteria.
Examples of recommended legumes and legume products foods?
Examples: Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Protein Isolate, Potassium Type, Soy Protein Concentrate, Produced B, Soy Protein Concentrate, Produced B, Tofu, Dried-frozen. Browse the food database for complete nutrition data and individual verdicts.
Can cooking change the rating?
Yes. Frying or heavy sauces can downgrade a food, while steaming or baking maintains or improves standing. The Mediterranean diet recommends olive oil.
Dietary reference only. Not medical advice. Not medical advice. Data: USDA. Guidelines: AASLD 2023.
Of the 290 foods in the Legumes And Legume Products group, 243 fall into the Recommended tier. On average, this tier runs about 15.1g protein and 8.5g fat per 100g, with saturated fat at roughly 16% of total fat. Representative entries include Chicken, Meatless, Breaded, Fried and Tofu Yogurt.
These 243 foods clear the engine's thresholds on saturated fat, added sugar, and processing, which is why they sit in the Recommended tier rather than lower.