Sainsburys
Baked Beans
Product Insights
Baked Beans from Sainsbury's is a plant‑based staple made primarily of haricot beans (51 %) and tomatoes (33 %) in a steel‑tin can. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and belongs to the legume‑based food group, offering low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g), high fibre (5 g) and modest protein (4.6 g) per 100 g, though its salt (0.53 g) and added sugars (≈2.2 g) are notable. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains the additive paprika extract (E160c) plus modified maize starch and onion‑oil flavouring, which some consumers may wish to avoid.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical plant‑based canned dishes, this baked beans product contains far less fat (0.5 g vs 12.19 g), much lower saturated fat (0.1 g vs 2.95 g), about half the salt (0.53 g vs 1.14 g) and roughly half the sugar (4.3 g vs 10.1 g), while providing similar protein and more fibre.
Ingredients
haricot beans (51%), tomatoes (33%), water, sugar, modified maize starch, salt, onion powder, paprika extract, paprika powder, flavouring onion oil, garlic extract
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