Baked beans, Original, canned, with pork
Whole food · Legumes and Legume Products
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Canned baked beans with pork are tender navy beans simmered in a thick, sweet, and smoky tomato-based sauce. The texture is soft and comforting, with the sauce providing a rich, savory-sweet coating. Notably, this specific nutritional profile lists 0 kcal per 100g, which is highly unusual and likely indicates a data error, as standard versions are calorie-dense.
💚 Why it's loved
People love them for their nostalgic, comforting flavor profile—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky. They are a versatile canvas, easily paired with toast, sausages, or used as a topping.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The sweetened sauce can be high in added sugars and sodium, which may concern those managing blood sugar or blood pressure. To mitigate, choose low-sugar/low-sodium versions, rinse the beans, or pair with protein and non-starchy vegetables to balance the meal.
Key benefits
- Provides dietary fiber for digestive health
- Convenient source of plant-based protein
- Contains iron and folate from the beans
- Shelf-stable pantry staple for quick meals
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic shape of the canned bean can is called a 'keyhole' design, originally requiring a separate key to open the lid.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 69.0 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.5 g |
| Sugars, Total | 8.8 g |
| Sucrose | 7.1 g |
| Glucose | 0.81 g |
| Fructose | 0.92 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 48.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 24.6 mg |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.22 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 5:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 7:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 9:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 11:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.16 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 21:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 23:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 12:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-11 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| TFA 14:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 20:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:3 t | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Are baked beans with pork vegetarian?
No, the 'with pork' variety contains small pieces of pork or bacon. For a vegetarian option, look for cans labeled 'vegetarian' or 'no pork added.'
Why do my baked beans sometimes have a foamy layer on top?
This is often harmless starch foam from the beans. You can simply skim it off before serving if you prefer.
How long do leftover baked beans last in the fridge?
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and they will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat thoroughly until steaming hot.