Baked Beans vs Black Beans
Compared on one consistent basis: per 100 g, from USDA data behind each food page.
Baked Beans (Canned, with Pork) vs Beans (Black, Canned): nutrition per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Baked Beans (Canned, with Pork) | Beans (Black, Canned) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 106 kcal | 118 kcal |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 19.8 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Fibre | 3.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
| Nutrient | Baked Beans (Canned, with Pork) | Beans (Black, Canned) |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 53 mg | 43.31 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.22 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 mg | 1.69 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 mg | 32.54 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.36 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 108 mg | 90.95 mg |
| Potassium, K | 309 mg | 253.1 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 414 mg | 217.9 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.46 mg | 0.74 mg |
Baked Beans (Canned, with Pork) is the leaner, lower-calorie choice. Beans (Black, Canned) is higher in protein and fibre. That makes Baked Beans (Canned, with Pork) more relevant when you want a lighter, lower-calorie option, and Beans (Black, Canned) when you want protein for fullness or recovery.
Full nutrition facts: Baked Beans (Canned, with Pork) · Beans (Black, Canned)
Bottom line
Per 100 g, Baked Beans (Canned, with Pork) provides 106 kcal, 5.2 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 1.6 g fat; Beans (Black, Canned) provides 118 kcal, 6.9 g protein, 19.8 g carbohydrate and 1.3 g fat.
That is a difference of 12 kcal per 100 g, before anything is added in the pan.
Baked beans arrive pre-seasoned in a sweet tomato sauce, and that sauce is where the sugar in the tin comes from. Plain canned beans arrive with nothing but water and salt, so you decide what goes in. For a dish you are seasoning yourself, the plain tin is the better starting point.
In short: for protein per calorie, black beans. If that is not the deciding factor, pick by the dish, the price and how you plan to cook it.
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Values are per 100 g from the USDA FoodData Central records behind each food page and are rounded; brands and preparation change the numbers. This comparison is educational, not medical advice.