Calories in Canned Beans

by POPSUGAR Fitness 10

Whether you're making soup, burritos, or a bean dip, how do you know which canned beans to use in your recipe? They may all seem the same nutritionally, but if you're after more protein, fiber, potassium, or folate, check the chart below to see which beans will make the healthier choice.

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Although beans are known for being high in protein, soy beans, lentils, and kidney beans clearly win out over great northern and baby lima beans. And if it's fiber you're after, kidney beans and lentils tower over black-eyed peas and edamame. As far as folate goes, chickpeas, edamame, and lentils take the cake. So the next time you're browsing the shelves of canned beans, think about your nutritional needs and use this chart to help you choose the best beans for you.