Baked beans, canned in tomato sauce

Baked beans canned in tomato sauce are cooked beans preserved in a tomato-based sauce. They mainly provide carbohydrate, alongside fibre and plant protein. Per 100g, they contain 15g of carbohydrate, 4.9g of fibre and 5g of protein. The salt content is 0.65g per 100g. These figures describe the beans together with their sauce.

Fibre helps support normal bowel function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt in canned baked beans is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. Salt and sugar content can vary between products, so labels can help when comparing brands. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.