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Black Beans

-1.5

Black beans are potent anti-inflammatory foods rich in anthocyanins, fiber, and resistant starch that improve gut health and reduce oxidative stress.

Ingredient score breakdown

Anthocyanins

-0.6

Dark pigments act as powerful antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammatory cytokine production.

Resistant starch and fiber

-0.7

Prebiotic fibers produce butyrate in the colon, a short-chain fatty acid with strong anti-inflammatory effects.

Magnesium and folate

-0.3

These minerals support DNA methylation and reduce homocysteine, an inflammatory marker.

Phytic acid

+0.1

Antinutrient that can reduce mineral absorption but has antioxidant properties when properly prepared.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

High FODMAP due to GOS and fructans. Drain and rinse canned beans, limit to 1/4 cup per serving.

Healthier alternatives

  • chickpeas
  • kidney beans

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