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BEANS!!!

4healys
4healys Posts: 44
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know if (and if so, how much) draining and rinsing canned beans saves on calories? I know it cuts down on sodium but I'm not sure if it has any substantial impact on calories. I've tried Googling it but can't find an answer.

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  • nicolee516
    nicolee516 Posts: 1,862 Member
    I don't believe it changes the nutritional value.
  • MissVitaVonCherry
    MissVitaVonCherry Posts: 709 Member
    I dont think that it changes the caloric value, if it does it can'tbe much
  • 4healys
    4healys Posts: 44
    Thanks y'all. I didn't figure it did but it never hurts to check. Every calorie counts, right? I drive my hubby bonkers when I check the calories on breath mints:laugh:
  • ncmedic201
    ncmedic201 Posts: 540 Member
    I think you may be able to figure that out by looking at the calories of a serving of the dry beans vs the calories for the canned beans.
  • phollywood8785
    phollywood8785 Posts: 52
    haha! i thought i was the only one that checked breath mints and gum calories! :laugh:
  • 4healys
    4healys Posts: 44
    I think you may be able to figure that out by looking at the calories of a serving of the dry beans vs the calories for the canned beans.

    See? This is why I ask!!! I NEVER even thought of that! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!
  • 4healys
    4healys Posts: 44
    haha! i thought i was the only one that checked breath mints and gum calories! :laugh:

    Good to know I'm not the only OCDer around here:tongue:
  • pattitricia85
    pattitricia85 Posts: 376
    It cuts down big time on the sodium thats why its good to rinse them!!
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