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Watties Bake Beans and spaghetti

Nand0

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I love this stuff, And it appears to be healthy:

99% fat free

High in protein

Source of iron

Great source of dietary fibre

low GI(50)

No preservatives

No added colours

I notice on alot of peoples meal plans i dont see ethier of these.

Is there something im not seeing about this? e.g something unhealthy or a reason not to have?

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I love this stuff, And it appears to be healthy:

99% fat free

High in protein

Source of iron

Great source of dietary fibre

low GI(50)

No preservatives

No added colours

I notice on alot of peoples meal plans i dont see ethier of these.

Is there something im not seeing about this? e.g something unhealthy or a reason not to have?

Is there sugar in these? I don't think I can get watties here in OZ (I'll check it out) but just so I compare perhaps another brand does watties say fat free and sugar free?

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According to the Crop and Food website

a can of beans in tomato sauce has, per 100g, the following:

Energy - 398 kj (100 cals, roughly)

Protein - 4.19g

Fat - 0.35g

Saturated Fat - 0.09g

Carbs - 16.2g

Sugar - 5.6g

Sodium - 354g

Fibre - 4.8g

So, I'd struggle to call them high in protein at 4.19g per 100g - to put that into context, 100g of grilled chicken breast is 31g, or over six times as much protein.

While they might not be a particularly bad source of carbs, and the sugar content is not that bad compared with eg grilled kumara, I'd be wary of the sodium content. Brown rice, by comparison, has far less sugar and sodium at 0.5g/ 1g per 100g, and delivers more clean carbs.

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According to the Crop and Food website

a can of beans in tomato sauce has, per 100g, the following:

Energy - 398 kj (100 cals, roughly)

Protein - 4.19g

Fat - 0.35g

Saturated Fat - 0.09g

Carbs - 16.2g

Sugar - 5.6g

Sodium - 354g

Fibre - 4.8g

So, I'd struggle to call them high in protein at 4.19g per 100g - to put that into context, 100g of grilled chicken breast is 31g, or over six times as much protein.

While they might not be a particularly bad source of carbs, and the sugar content is not that bad compared with eg grilled kumara, I'd be wary of the sodium content. Brown rice, by comparison, has far less sugar and sodium at 0.5g/ 1g per 100g, and delivers more clean carbs.

lol at only 4 grams they usually have arond 20

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TFB's stats were based on 100g. From memory a whole can would be around 420 grams so it seems to work (roughly) there.

In any respect approx 4-5% protein by weight isn't huge.

I'm not bagging on baked beans though. Think they are a good source of carbs (as said above) but look for a reduced salt/sugar version if poss.

I think spaghetti was higher in either sugar or sodium (or both) from memory - for some reason or another not as good as BB.

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I personally wouldn't count beans as a source of protein. While pinto beans (the ones they use in baked beans) are one of the highest in protein, most beans are not (generally!) considered a complete protein unless combined with a complimentary protein (such as rice). This is because (generally!) beans and legumes are low in one of the essential amino acids required to make them a complete protein. This is usually (but not always!) one of the sulphur amino acids (often methionine), which are required by your body for various processes, including creatine synthesis.

Even when combined with a complimentary protein, it's piss weak. Kinda like having your alcohol watered down at the pub. You think you're getting top shelf vodka but the pricks have watered it down. As Nicko said, great as a source of carbs.

No I can't be arsed linking to any studies to support this. Bite me :pfft:

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Here you go, have a read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_protein

"A complete protein (or whole protein) is a source of protein that contains an adequate proportion of all of the essential amino acids for the dietary needs of humans or other animals. This does not refer to the protein source only containing all the essential amino acids, but also containing them in complete proportion for use by the human body. A source may contain all essential amino acids, but contain one in lower proportion to the others, making it an incomplete protein...

Complete proteins, also known as high quality proteins, contain all the essential amino acids in amounts adequate for human use; it may or may not contain all the others. Generally proteins derived from animal foods (meats, fish, poultry, cheese, eggs, yogurt, and milk) are complete, though gelatin is an exception. Proteins derived from plant foods (legumes, grains, and vegetables) tend to be limited in essential amino acids. Some are notoriously low, such as corn protein."

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Nahh they've got way more protein than that. My beans tin has 21 grams and thats what I eat at one serving. Great source of fibre, lycopene and protein. Like gym rat said whack in a few eggs and you've got a good meal.

also a good quick meal as well

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what if your not too concerned about the protien content but more flat out calories.

For adding weight/mass its all about calories to a certain extent is it not?

I myself love BB on toast for a morning or afternoon snake as opposed to a banana or apple etc.

Fat isn't something I need to worry about cos it doesn't saty on my body somehow. I know lucky some will say but when trying to bulk up it makes it damn hard to put that weight on.

So, for stuffing your face with calories are they ok??

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what if your not too concerned about the protien content but more flat out calories.

For adding weight/mass its all about calories to a certain extent is it not?

I myself love BB on toast for a morning or afternoon snake as opposed to a banana or apple etc.

Fat isn't something I need to worry about cos it doesn't saty on my body somehow. I know lucky some will say but when trying to bulk up it makes it damn hard to put that weight on.

So, for stuffing your face with calories are they ok??

Point was they're a good source of carbs, but don't rely on them as a source of protein. They can be quite high in sugar and sodium though. Pays to check the label. If you care about that shit.

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what if your not too concerned about the protien content but more flat out calories.

For adding weight/mass its all about calories to a certain extent is it not?

I myself love BB on toast for a morning or afternoon snake as opposed to a banana or apple etc.

Fat isn't something I need to worry about cos it doesn't saty on my body somehow. I know lucky some will say but when trying to bulk up it makes it damn hard to put that weight on.

So, for stuffing your face with calories are they ok??

Once you start really gaining weight and mass, youll notice the fat if you dont watch what your eating. Im having to lower my carbs now because of it :/

I just wanna find a nice middle ground, cause im still gaining weekly.

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well I am a true ecto so adding weight doesn't come easy to me.

If I dont consistantly stuff my face I can lose 4kg over a weekend which really disheartens ya if your really trying. That 4 kg normally takes a good 2 weeks to get back.

What I was getting at is it's not so much the protein I need it is flat out calories. If Im not seeing a gain in fat then what ever I get in there has to be good right?

I'm drinking 4l of milk a day and slowly gaining weight 8kg in 10 weeks with minimal fat gain.

SOmeitmes I hate this metabolism, while it keeps me lean it's an arse to put weight on..

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