Calories in baked beans
Canned, plain or vegetarian. 94 kcal (393 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Baked beans, canned in tomato sauce, provide 94 kcal (393 kJ) per 100 g. The beans themselves supply starch, protein (about 4.8 g) and a good amount of fibre, while the sauce adds sugar, around 8 g per 100 g, and salt. Fat is very low. Despite the name, canned baked beans are usually stewed in the can rather than baked.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 127 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 119 kcal | – |
| Energy | 499 kJ | – |
| Protein | 6 g | 12% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.09 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.12 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.15 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 10.11 g | – |
| Starch | 9.37 g | – |
| Fibre | 5.2 g | 19% |
| Water | 91.4 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 6.4 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.191 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.016 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.122 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.544 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.274 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 mg | 6% |
| Folate | 15.2 µg | 4% |
| Choline | 40 mg | 7% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 43.2 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 34.3 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 94 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 284.5 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 435.6 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.184 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.138 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.4 µg | 12% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 127 | 119 | 499 | 6 | 26.8 | 0.5 |
| 1 cup | 254 | 239 | 999 | 12.1 | 53.7 | 0.9 |
| 1 can (415 g) | 415 | 390 | 1,632 | 19.7 | 87.7 | 1.5 |
Things worth knowing
- Half a cup (127 g) has about 119 kcal / 499 kJ and 5.2 g of fibre; a whole 415 g can is about 390 kcal / 1632 kJ.
- Sodium is the main drawback at 343 mg per 100 g, so half a cup provides about 436 mg; reduced-salt-and-sugar varieties are widely available.
- Baked beans with pork are slightly higher, at 106 kcal per 100 g in USDA data, and versions with sausages higher still.
- On toast, the bread and any butter add a substantial share of the energy, so count them separately from the beans.
Converting these figures
One 1/2 cup of baked beans is 119 kcal, which is 499 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 254 g of baked beans to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 16006. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.