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Bush Zero Baked Beans
Canned & Packaged Goods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Bush Zero Baked Beans

Bush's Best
15.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
600mg
Sodium
12g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bush's Zero Baked Beans (15.8 oz) reads like a pantry staple with a modern twist: classic canned baked beans reformulated to remove added sugars while keeping the familiar savory-sweet profile. You'll typically find it in the canned goods aisle alongside other beans, soups and chili, often shelved near traditional Bush's varieties, vegetarian proteins and other convenience pantry items. It suits quick weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, casual backyard barbecues and emergency storm-prep shopping — anywhere a crowd-pleasing, ready-to-heat side is needed. Bush's positions this as a better-for-you version of a beloved brand, appealing to shoppers who want comfort food without extra sugar; the marketing skews toward practical, health-conscious families and adults looking to reduce sugar without giving up familiar flavor. The label leans into health halos: “Zero Sugar Added” is prominent, while ingredients like “natural flavors” and beans themselves suggest wholesomeness; there are no organic or non-GMO certifications on the front. In plain processing context, this is a shelf-stable, industrially prepared product that combines whole navy beans with fiber and several flavoring and texturizing additives. Sensory details: inside you’ll find soft, creamy navy beans in a glossy, slightly thickened sauce with a balanced savory and mild sweet note (sweetened here with sucralose and soluble corn fiber rather than cane sugar). Packaging is a standard metal can with a pull-tab and colorful label — opened and heated on the stovetop or microwave, spooned as a side, layered in casseroles, or served straight from the can for an easy ritual of comfort and convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber12g43%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Soluble, Corn, Fiber., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Mustard, (Water,, Vinegar,, Mustard, Seed,, Salt,, Paprika,, Turmeric),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Onion, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Caramel, Color,, Natural, Flavors,, Spices,, Sucralose,, Garlic, Powder..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (sucralose, modified corn starch, caramel color, natural flavors, soluble corn fiber) and is a shelf-stable formulated product, characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Bush Zero Baked Beans

When it comes to Bush Zero Baked Beans, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. They pack a good punch of protein and fiber, which is great for a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick meal option. Just keep in mind the sodium content is on the higher side, so if you're watching your salt intake, it might be worth pairing them with something low-sodium.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
storm-prep

Vibe:

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