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Bush's Best Baked Beans, Boston Recipe
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Bush's Best Baked Beans, Boston Recipe

Bush's Best
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
7g
Protein
13g
Sugars
430mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bush's Best Baked Beans, Boston Recipe, is the kind of canned staple you expect to find on a grocery list for summer grilling and easy weeknight sides. Packaged in a 16 oz metal can with Bush's familiar homestyle branding and a photo of glossy beans in a brown sauce, it sits in the canned goods aisle near other canned beans, tomato products, and shortcut BBQ condiments like bottled sauces and canned chilies. The product leans into classic American barbecue culture — slow-simmered, molasses-sweetened beans that pair naturally with hamburgers, hot dogs and backyard cookouts. Shoppers reach for it during grocery trips for cookouts, casual family dinners, or when stocking pantry basics for quick meals and storm prep. Branding positions Bush’s as a heritage, family-oriented label — comfortable, reliably flavorful, and broadly appealing to middle-American home cooks who want an easy, recognizable side. Label language and imagery suggest a “homestyle” authenticity (mentioning slow-simmering and molasses) and includes a subtle “natural flavor” ingredient; there’s no organic certification or overt health claims. Sensory notes: tender navy beans in a thick, glossy, molasses-brown sauce with a sweet-savory balance, a hint of pork and warm spice; the texture is soft but intact beans in a saucy glaze. Rituals around use are simple — open, heat on stove or microwave, spoon onto a plate or straight from the can for backyard feeding. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, industrially prepared canned entree with added sugars, salt and minor texturizers, ready-to-heat for convenience rather than raw preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Prepared, Navy, Beans,, Water,, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar, (Sugar,, Molasses)., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Pork,, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Mustard, (Water,, Vinegar,, Mustard, Seed,, Salt,, Paprika,, Turmeric),, Spice,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavor..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Main ingredients are whole beans but the product is industrially prepared with added sugars, salt and minor additives (modified corn starch, natural flavor), placing it in NOVA group 3 as a processed food rather than an unprocessed whole food.

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Common Questions about Bush's Best Baked Beans, Boston Recipe

That’s a great question! These baked beans can be a tasty part of a balanced diet, especially with their protein and fiber content. At 160 calories per half-cup serving, they can fit into many meal plans, but be mindful of the sodium content if you're watching your salt intake.

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