8 Of The Unhealthiest Canned Beans You'll Find At The Store
Canned Baked Beans: While tasty, baked beans are often high in added sugars and sodium, making them less healthy compared to other bean options.
Canned Refried Beans (with Lard): Many traditional canned refried beans contain added lard, which increases the saturated fat content, making them less heart-healthy.
Canned Chili Beans: Canned chili beans often contain high levels of sodium and sometimes added sugars, along with artificial flavors and preservatives.
Canned Beans with Pork: These beans typically have added sodium, fat, and sugars, especially if they come with a sugary sauce or are cooked with fatty cuts of pork.
Canned Black Beans (with Added Salt): While black beans are generally healthy, some canned versions are loaded with sodium
Canned Kidney Beans (with Added Sugar): Certain varieties of canned kidney beans are packed in sugary sauces, increasing their calorie count
Canned Navy Beans (in Sweetened Sauce): Often found in baked beans, navy beans in sweetened sauces can be high in both sugar and sodium, making them a less healthy choice.
Canned Pinto Beans (with Fat and Sodium): Canned pinto beans sometimes come with added fats and high levels of sodium
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