FiberUp
How much fiber is in baked beans?
Baked Beans have 5.2 g of fiber per 1/2 cup (127 g). That is 19% of the daily value and a high amount for a other.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About baked beans and fiber
A half cup of canned baked beans provides 5.2 grams of fiber from the navy beans underneath the sauce. Check the sugar on the label; the fiber is consistent across brands.
How baked beans compares to other other foods
Per typical serving. The highest other in the database is fiber one cereal at 14 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin Bran | 1 cup | 7 g | 11.9 g | 25% |
| Lentil Soup | 1 cup | 6.5 g | 2.6 g | 23% |
| Shredded Wheat | 2 biscuits | 6 g | 13 g | 21% |
| Bran Muffin | 1 medium | 5.2 g | 4.6 g | 19% |
| Baked Beans | 1/2 cup | 5.2 g | 4.1 g | 19% |
| Acacia Fiber Powder | 1 tbsp | 5 g | 83.3 g | 18% |
| Psyllium Husk | 1 tbsp | 5 g | 71.4 g | 18% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of baked beans to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of baked beans to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for baked beans
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked beans, Original, canned, with pork | 3.5 g | – | – |
| Beans, baked, canned, vegetarian | 4.2 g | – | – |
| Baked beans | 4.4 g | – | – |
| Baked beans, vegetarian | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Baked beans, reduced sodium | 5.5 g | – | – |
| Beans, baked, home prepared | 5.5 g | – | – |
| Beans, baked, canned, with pork | 5.5 g | – | – |
| Beans, baked, canned, with franks | 6.9 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.