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Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix vs Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans

Buy the HamBeens mix if you want a dry pantry staple you cook yourself: 15 bean varieties, 16 servings per bag, 7g fiber and 8g protein per serving with only 75mg sodium. Buy Bush's if you want a ready-to-heat side in minutes with a sweet, smoky hickory flavor. The HamBeens bag needs a soak and a long simmer, so it is a project, not a shortcut. Bush's wins on convenience and consistent flavor; HamBeens wins on servings per container, sodium and versatility. Both carry a 4.8 rating, and owners of each tend to praise flavor and repurchase.

  • Choose the HamBeens 15 Bean if you want a dry mix to simmer into soup or chili and you prefer low sodium and no added sugar.
  • Choose the Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory if you want a sweet, smoky side dish ready in minutes straight from the can.

Prices

  • Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix: $2.26 at Food Depot (last seen Nov 8)
  • Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans: $24.00 at Amazon (last seen Nov 8)
  • Difference: the Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix is $21.74 cheaper than the Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans at the latest prices (Nov 8)
HamBeens
Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Dry Soup Mix with Seasoning, 20 oz

Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix

Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Dry Soup Mix with Seasoning, 20 oz

4.8(3,637 ratings)
$2.26at Food DepotObserved at 11:01 PM
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Pros
  • 15 bean varieties give a hearty, varied texture
  • Low sodium at 75mg per serving
  • No added sugar
  • 16 servings per bag stretches across several meals
  • Seasoning packet included; you add meat or keep it vegetarian
Cons
  • Needs soaking and a long simmer
  • Flavor depends on what you add
  • Bag must be stored dry and used within about a year
BUSH'S
Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans, Canned Beans, 28 oz Can

Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans

Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans, Canned Beans, 28 oz Can

4.8(12,110 ratings)
$24.00at AmazonObserved at 11:55 PM
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Pros
  • Ready to eat in minutes
  • Sweet, smoky hickory flavor is consistent can to can
  • Gluten free and vegetarian
  • Large 28 oz can suits cookouts and potlucks
  • Widely available and familiar to picky eaters
Cons
  • 560mg sodium per serving
  • 14g added sugar per serving
  • Only 5 servings per can
  • Navy beans only, so less texture variety
  • Flavor is fixed; you cannot adjust the sweetness

What separates them

Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup MixBush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans
FormDry beans with a separate seasoning packet; you soak and simmerFully cooked canned beans; heat and serve
Bean varieties15 beans in one bagNavy beans only
Added sugarNone listed14g added sugars per serving
Sodium75mg per serving560mg per serving
Servings per container165
Prep timeHours, including soakingA few minutes on the stove or in the microwave
Flavor profileSavory ham-style seasoning you control; add your own meat or keep it vegetarianSweet brown sugar with mustard and hickory smoke, fixed at the factory
Fiber and protein per serving7g fiber, 8g protein5g fiber, 7g protein

Price history

  • Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix: lowest $2.26 on Nov 9 at Food Depot.
  • Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans: lowest $2.50 on Nov 9 at Piggly Wiggly Stores.

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Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix

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    $2.26Observed at 11:01 PM
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    $2.99Observed at 11:01 PM
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    $2.99Observed at 11:01 PM
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Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans

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Specs compared

SpecHurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup MixBush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans
multipack_quantity11
size20oz28 oz
Servings per container165
Calories120160
Total fat0g0.5g
Dietary fiber7g5g
Protein8g7g
Sodium75mg560mg
Net content20 OZ (1 Lb 4 OZ)—
FlavorHam—
Shelf life365 days—
Container typeBag—
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SpecHurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup MixBush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans
Bean varieties15—
Serving size35.00 g dry—
Container size—16 Ounce
Total Sugars—15g
Total Carbohydrate—33g
Added Sugars—14g
Gluten free—Gluten Free
Weight/pack. (oz)—28.0
No. of Packs (pack)—1
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What reviewers say

Hurst's HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix

  • 4.8 / 53,637 ratings

Owners rate the mix highly and call it a hearty, easy base for soup, often adding sausage, ham or vegetables. Many praise the variety of beans and the included seasoning, while some find the seasoning too salty or use only part of the packet.

What people mention
  • FlavorPraisedOwners call the soup hearty and comforting, especially with added meat or vegetables.
  • SeasoningMixedSome like the included ham seasoning, while others find it salty and use half.
  • Bean varietyPraisedBuyers like getting fifteen bean types in one bag for a varied texture.
  • Prep timeCriticisedThe beans need an overnight soak and a long simmer before they are tender.

Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans

  • 4.8 / 512,110 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 across more than 12,000 ratings, buyers consistently praise the sweet-smoky flavor and the convenience. Most complaints center on the sugar and sodium levels and on cans arriving damaged.

What people mention
  • FlavorPraisedBuyers describe a sweet brown sugar taste with a light smoky hickory finish.
  • SweetnessMixedSome say the beans are too sweet and prefer the Original or a savory style.
  • TexturePraisedReviewers call the beans plump and tender rather than mushy.
  • Sugar and sodiumCriticised

Questions and answers

Which is better for soup?
HamBeens. The dry mix is built for soup and chili, and you control the salt and add your own ham, sausage or vegetables. Bush's baked beans are a side dish; they turn mushy if simmered in a soup.
Which is healthier?
HamBeens has far less sodium (75mg vs 560mg per serving) and no added sugar, plus more fiber and protein per serving. Bush's carries 14g of added sugar per serving. Watch your added meat and salt with the HamBeens mix.
Which lasts longer in the pantry?
The HamBeens bag lists a 365-day shelf life. An unopened can of Bush's keeps for years, so it is the safer long-term backup. Once opened, Bush's leftovers keep a few days refrigerated; the dry mix keeps once cooked the same way.
Is the HamBeens mix worth stepping up to over canned beans?
Yes if you want a from-scratch pot with more bean variety and lower sodium. No if you want dinner in ten minutes. The trade-off is hours of soaking and simmering versus opening a can.
Can I use Bush's in a recipe that calls for dry beans?
No. Canned baked beans are already sweetened and cooked, so they cannot substitute for dry beans in a soup or chili recipe. Use them as a side or stir them in at the end.
Are either of these vegetarian?
Both can be. The HamBeens seasoning is ham-flavored, so check the packet and skip it or use the beans plain for a vegetarian pot. Bush's Brown Sugar Hickory is labeled vegetarian and gluten free.

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