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Bush's Baked Beans, Original
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Bush's Baked Beans, Original

Bush's Best
8.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
13g
Protein
23g
Sugars
1080mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bush's Baked Beans, Original (8.3 oz) is a classic ready-to-serve canned side that you’ll find in the canned vegetables/baked beans aisle near other canned legumes, condiments and picnic staples like ketchup, barbecue sauce and picnic-size canned meats. It’s often shelved alongside other convenience sides that shoppers grab for barbecues and weeknight dinners. This product reads as a backyard cookout essential: marketed with a family-recipe story and homey imagery, it nods to Americana and multi-generational meals — targeting busy families, grill hosts and anyone who wants a familiar, comforting side without fuss. The label emphasizes a “secret family recipe,” “real bacon” and “brown sugar,” which lend a homemade, nostalgic halo, while small-print ingredient disclosures include “natural flavor” but no organic certification or explicit health claims. Sensory details: tender navy beans in a thick, glossy, sweet-savory sauce with soft, slightly creamy bean texture punctuated by bits of cured bacon and a warm spice note; the can is a metal, shelf-stable package with a brightly printed wraparound label and typically a pull-tab or standard can lid. Rituals around use include heating on the stovetop or microwave, spooning straight from the can as a potluck contribution, or ladling alongside hamburgers and hot dogs at summer gatherings. In plain terms this is a convenient, ready-to-eat, shelf-stable canned product made in an industrial process with added sugars, stabilizers and flavoring agents, intended to deliver consistent flavor and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 1
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium1080mg47%
Total Carbohydrate53g19%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars21g42%
Protein13g
* 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,, Brown, Sugar., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Cured, Bacon,, Salt,, Mustard, (Water,, Vinegar,, Mustard, Seed,, Salt,, Paprika,, Turmeric),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Onion, Powder,, Caramel, Color,, Spice,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Ready-to-eat canned product with added brown sugar, modified corn starch, caramel color, natural flavors and other industrial ingredients; formulated for long shelf life and consistent taste, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Bush's Baked Beans, Original

It really depends on your definition of healthy! These beans pack a solid protein punch with 13 grams per serving and are high in fiber, which is great for digestion. However, they do contain added sugars and sodium, so if you’re watching those, it’s good to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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