Baked beans: how it ranks for boxers

The best form of baked beans here is canned in tomato sauce, reduced sugar, reduced salt. It ranks 981 of 2,591 foods all-round, with 27% of its calories from protein. Top-scoring entry: Baked beans (canned in tomato sauce, reduced sugar, reduced salt). All-round (Super) 3.2, rank 981/2,591. %Protein per kcal 27, Nutrient Density 12, estimated Satiety 67, energy density 0.75 kcal/g.

Every form of baked beans, ranked

Preparation	All-Round Nutrition	Making Weight	% Protein/kcal	Nutrients	Fullness	Carbs	Calories
canned in tomato sauce, reduced sugar, reduced salt	3.2	18.6	27%	12	67	15g	82
canned in tomato sauce	2.8	16.9	24%	12	67	16g	86
canned in tomato sauce, with pork sausages	1.5	15.7	23%	7	66	12g	113
canned in barbecue sauce	0.1	18.9	27%	0	67	15g	84

Carbs and calories are per 100 g. Part of the Vegetables group. Scores from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset.

Foods most like baked beans

Nutritionally these eat most like baked beans, so they make sensible swaps. Nearest neighbours by Euclidean distance in the standardised feature space (macro share of energy, nutrient density, satiety, energy density).

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Common questions

Is baked beans good for boxers?

On an all-round basis (3 out of 100), baked beans ranks 981 of 2,591 foods. Its best form here is canned in tomato sauce, reduced sugar, reduced salt, with 27% of its calories from protein, a nutrient-density score of 12 and an estimated fullness of 67.

How is baked beans scored?

Scores come from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset. The all-round score combines protein per calorie, nutrient density and estimated satiety. Satiety is modelled from the drivers of fullness, not measured directly.

General information for boxers, not medical or dietary advice. For a plan built around you, speak to a registered dietitian or your GP. Food data from the UK Government CoFID 2021 dataset, used under the Open Government Licence.

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