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Re:Eat Real Food by rafram on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @04:03PM (#46532736)
Two numbers from the USDA:

- Canned, drained and rinsed: 7g protein / 100g [1]

- Boiled: 9g protein / 100g [2]

Not sure what explains the discrepancy (though the second number is much older), but both are considerably higher than what your can says. Sure you aren't reading a per-serving amount?

[1]: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2644288/nutrients

[2]: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173757/nutrients

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Re:Eat Real Food by treis on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @04:08PM (#46532808)
Nope, here's the can:

https://www.kroger.com/p/kroger-garbanzo-beans/0001111010648

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Re:Eat Real Food by rafram on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @04:11PM (#46532876)
Net weight (3.5 * 130g = 455g) includes the liquid, which you'd normally drain before cooking. The beans themselves are much more nutrient-dense.
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