{"id":9832,"date":"2023-05-24T11:22:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T11:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=9832"},"modified":"2023-06-03T12:45:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T12:45:41","slug":"substitutes-for-butter-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/substitutes-for-butter-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Best Substitutes For Butter Beans?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to beans, butter beans are one of the healthiest and most substantial.<\/p>\n\n\n

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They are large pink beans that taste very meaty, making them the perfect substitute for pork, chicken, and beef. But what if you are running low on butter beans?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, luckily there are plenty of butter bean substitutes that you can get that have a similar protein and fiber count, as well as having the same texture and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily swap out any of the suggestions below and notice very little difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So where can you find the best alternatives for butter beans? What is their nutrient content? How similar and how different are they from butter beans? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, we have compiled a list of some of the best butter bean substitutes. So, what are you waiting for? Let\u2019s get stuck in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

List Of Butter Bean Substitutes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some butter beans substitutes, with their nutrient content and how many you should use to replace your measurements of butter beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Borlotti Beans (1 cup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Calories 241<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Carbohydrate 43g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Protein 17g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fat 1g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 92% DV of folate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 25% DV of thiamine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 21% DV of iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 20% of copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 9% DV of calcium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Trace of sodium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Substitution ratio: 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Great Northern Beans (1 cup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Calories 208<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Protein 14g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fat 0.8g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Carbohydrate 37g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fiber 12g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Calcium 120.36mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Iron 3.77mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Magnesium 88.5mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Phosphorus 292.05mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Potassium 692.07mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sodium 3.54mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Zinc 1.56mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Copper 0.44mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Manganese 0.92mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Selenium 7.26mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Vitamin A 1.77mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Substitution Ratio: 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Cannellini Beans (100g)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Calories: 92<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Protein: 7.3g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fat: 0.5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Carbohydrates: 10.8g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sugar: 0.7g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fiber: 7.4g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Substitution ratio: 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Chickpeas (100g)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Calories 364<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Total Fat 6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Saturated fat 0.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cholesterol 0 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sodium 24 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Potassium 875 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Total Carbohydrate 61 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Dietary fiber 17 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sugar 11 g  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Protein 19 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Substitution ratio: 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Navy Beans (1 cup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Calories: 255<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Protein: 15 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Fat: 1.13 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Carbs: 47.3 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Fiber: 19.1 grams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Folate (vitamin B9): 64% of the DV<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Thiamine (vitamin B1): 36% of the DV<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Iron: 24% of the DV<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Magnesium: 23% of the DV<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Manganese: 42% of the DV<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Substitution ratio: 1:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Butter Beans Nutritional Value (188g)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • Calories: 216<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Total Fat: 0.7g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Saturated Fat: 0.2g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Trans Fat: 0g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cholesterol: 0mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Sodium: 3.8mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Total Carbohydrates: 39g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Dietary Fiber: 13g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Sugars: 5.5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Protein: 15g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              What Do Butter Beans Taste Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Butter beans have a meaty, creamy texture and are often used as a replacement for pork and chicken in vegetarian or vegan dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              They are very soft and don\u2019t need to cook for longer than a few minutes in water on low heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              You can also blend these beans very easily to include them in a wide range of dishes including casseroles and soups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              These beans go well with rice, adding that extra body and earthy flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              You can also use butter beans in humus, as it will give it that richer and more smooth texture. You can also put them in salads for that same reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              These beans are very rich in things like calcium, iron, and magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. Borlotti Beans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n