NA 00076 is a medium navy bean variety with seeds that are similar in appearance to another variety called Norstar. Plus, NA 00076 has demonstrated excellent canning characteristics. Nutrition-wise, navy beans are a very good source of manganese and a good source of copper, trace minerals that are essential co-factors of a key oxidative enzyme that disarms free radicals. In addition, navy beans can increase your energy by helping to replenish your iron stores. Particularly for menstruating women, who are more at risk for iron deficiency, boosting iron stores with navy beans is a good idea—especially because, unlike red meat, another source of iron, navy beans are low in calories and virtually fat-free.