Whole food · Legumes and Legume Products
Canned great northern beans are a convenient pantry staple, pre-cooked and ready to eat after draining and rinsing. They are a low-fat, moderate-calorie source of plant-based protein and carbohydrates.
| Water | 71.2 g |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 117 kcal |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 114 kcal |
| Nitrogen | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 7.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.3 g |
| Ash | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.3 g |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 6.9 g |
| Starch | 11.7 g |
| Resistant starch | 2.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 67.2 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.3 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 88.6 mg |
| Potassium, K | 213 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 223 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.63 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.46 mg |
Why should I drain and rinse canned beans?
Draining and rinsing removes the starchy canning liquid and a significant portion of the added sodium.
Are these beans a good source of fiber?
The nutritional data provided lists 0g of fiber, which may indicate it is not reported or is very low after processing. Whole beans are typically a good fiber source.
How do they compare to dried beans?
Canned beans are pre-cooked and more convenient, but often have higher sodium. Dried beans require soaking and cooking but allow full control over sodium content.