Canned beans are pre-cooked and packed in liquid, whereas dried beans are typically soaked before cooking. Their nutritional profiles are similar, though there are some slight differences in key nutrients.

Dried Beans Contain Slightly More Nutrients

The core nutrition in canned and dried beans is quite similar, according to Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN , the director of nutrition programs and an associate professor at USF College of Public Health.

"Both are excellent sources of plant protein , fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, and folate," she said.

However, there are some small differences.

Nutritional Breakdown Dried Pinto Beans (100 g) Canned Pinto Beans (100 g) Fiber 9 g 7 g Potassium 436 mg 210 mg Sodium 0 g 200 g Magnesium 50 mg 27.5 mg

Canned Beans Contain More Sodium

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