Pork and Beans on Toast
Pork and Beans on Toast is a simple, hearty comfort food dish consisting of canned pork and beans (often in a tomato-based sauce) served over slices of toasted bread. It is a staple of quick, affordable home cooking, particularly popular in the United Kingdom, Canada, and parts of the United States. The dish is valued for its convenience and satisfying combination of savory beans and crispy toast.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of carbohydrates from the beans and toast, with a moderate amount of protein from the pork and beans. It provides fiber, iron, and B vitamins, and a typical serving ranges from 300 to 450 calories, depending on portion size and specific ingredients used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 typical serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a classic 'pantry meal' or 'student food' due to its low cost and long shelf life of its main ingredient. Nutritionally, it's an example of how a simple, processed canned product can be transformed into a more complete and palatable meal with a basic staple like toast.
