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Bush Baked Beans Bluey
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Bush Baked Beans Bluey

Bush's Best
15.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
6g
Protein
11g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bush’s Bluey Baked Beans is a canned, ready-to-heat side dish that marries classic American baked-beans comfort with child-friendly character branding. You’ll find this 15.8 oz tin in the canned goods aisle—stacked with other baked beans, canned legumes, and family-style sides—and often merchandised near barbecue sauces, hot dog buns, and picnic staples. It’s pitched at quick weeknight dinners, school-lunch prep, backyard cookouts, and any shopping trip where convenience and kid appeal matter. The brand positioning leans into family and pop-culture crossover: Bush’s mainstream, value-focused reputation meets Bluey’s playful, parent-and-child audience, with packaging that highlights the show’s characters to attract caregivers buying for young children. The label uses mild health halos — “plant-based protein” and “natural flavor” appear in marketing copy — but there’s no organic or specialty nutrition certification visible. In plain processing context, the product is industrially prepared: cooked navy beans in a sweetened, thickened sauce with added stabilizers and flavorings for shelf stability and consistent taste. Sensory details: the can yields tender, soft navy beans bathed in a glossy, sweet-brown sauce with noticeable brown-sugar sweetness, savory onion-mustard undertones, and a smooth, slightly gelatinous mouthfeel from modified corn starch. Packaging is a pull-top or standard metal can with a colorful printed label; typical rituals include heating on stovetop or microwave and serving alongside hot dogs, toast, chili, or as a quick side at family meals. The overall story is one of accessible, comforting convenience aimed at busy households that value familiar flavors and kid-pleasing presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein6g
* 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:, Salt,, Mustard, (Water,, Vinegar,, Mustard, Seed,, Salt,, Paprika,, Turmeric),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Onion, Powder,, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavor..

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?

Contains industrial ingredients (modified corn starch, natural flavor) and is a ready-to-eat canned product with added sugars and stabilizers, fitting NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed) due to formulation and processing.

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Common Questions about Bush Baked Beans Bluey

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Bluey baked beans are a decent source of fiber, packing in 5 grams per serving, which is great for digestion. However, they do contain added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, keep that in mind. Think of them as a tasty addition to a balanced meal rather than a health food superstar.

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