MrBeast Challenges Joey Chestnut to Eat 16 Pounds of Baked Beans — and He Does

Joey Chestnut just ate his way into the spotlight again, and this time he did it with baked beans. In his latest MrBeast video, Chestnut devoured 16 pounds of baked beans in front of a grocery store full of hungry contestants. The catch? He ate it all alone, while the four contestants were supposed to split the same amount among themselves. And he still won.

The video is titled “Joey Chestnut Devours 16 Pounds of Baked Beans in Latest MrBeast Video,” and it follows a simple setup. Four contestants were trying to eat their way through a grocery store stocked with 4.3 million calories, with a $1 million prize on the line. Near the end of the video, Chestnut showed up with a twist: new cars were on the table if anyone could beat him. The challenge was simple: the four contestants and MrBeast had to finish 8 pounds of baked beans before Chestnut got through 16 pounds on his own.

Chestnut used a ladle for the task. He ate the entire 16 pounds solo, and MrBeast called it a world record before the contest even started. “Sixteen pounds of beans is a world record,” MrBeast told them before they began.

The Contestants Won the Cars

The twist worked in the contestants’ favor. Chestnut’s massive intake meant the four contestants each walked away with a car, splitting the prize between them. The video does not say what Chestnut’s prize was.

It was a strange result. Chestnut devoured 16 pounds of baked beans to win a belt, while four contestants split new cars for finishing the task. A bizarre competition where the winner gets a trophy and the losers get cars.

The video doesn’t show Major League Eating or Guinness World Records being involved, and there wasn’t a set time limit. Whether the record is official remains unclear.

The Record That Isn’t Officially Set

The current Major League Eating record for baked beans belongs to Gideon Oji, who ate 10 pounds in one minute 45 seconds in 2020. Chestnut’s 16-pound feat dwarfs that mark, but the lack of official oversight means it doesn’t count in the same league.

Chestnut’s record is unofficial. The video doesn’t show Major League Eating or Guinness World Records being involved, and there wasn’t a set time limit.

A Familiar Faceoff

This isn’t the first time Chestnut has faced off against MrBeast. The two faced off in 2020, when Chestnut outate MrBeast and six of his friends to finish the world’s largest pizza slice.

What the Video Actually Shows

The video itself is a spectacle. Chestnut’s consumption of 16 pounds of baked beans is the centerpiece, and the contestants’ struggle to finish their share of 8 pounds provides the drama. The grocery store backdrop adds scale, with 4.3 million calories on offer and a $1 million prize driving everyone’s effort.

MrBeast’s framing matters here. He calls Chestnut’s 16 pounds a world record before the contest begins, setting the expectation that this is a moment of note. Whether the record holds up outside the video is another question entirely.

The Release Date Context

The video’s release lands during a busy few weeks for Chestnut. He recently won the World Poutine Eating Championship in Toronto and set a new pancake eating record in Virginia.

That back-to-back stretch of victories puts this baked bean challenge in context. Chestnut is currently riding a wave of competitive wins, and this MrBeast appearance adds another notch to his belt.

The Question of Legitimacy

The video raises a fair question about what counts as a record. Chestnut ate 16 pounds of baked beans, which is a remarkable feat. But the absence of official timing, witnesses, or record-keeping means the claim doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.

Chestnut’s belt is a trophy of sorts, but it’s not the same as an official title. The contestants got the cars, and the video delivered the spectacle. The record, though, remains in question.

The Bottom Line

Chestnut’s 16-pound performance is impressive, even if it doesn’t count officially. The video is entertaining, and the challenge format worked well. The contestants got the better deal, winning cars for a shared task while Chestnut settled for a belt.

The video is a reminder that records exist outside official channels, even if they don’t carry the same weight. Chestnut proved he can eat more than anyone else in the room, and that’s a statement worth making, even if the record books don’t update.

Chestnut’s belt is a trophy of sorts, and the contestants’ cars are the real prize. The video delivers what it promises: a man devouring beans on camera, and a group of contestants walking away with new vehicles. The record may not stick, but the spectacle certainly did.

The video’s release during a busy stretch for Chestnut means it arrives alongside his recent pancake and poutine victories. He’s having a strong period, and this baked bean challenge adds to the momentum.

Whether the record survives outside the video is another matter entirely. For now, Chestnut has the belt, the contestants have the cars, and the video delivered what it promised.

Key Facts Box

• Beans consumed by Chestnut: 16 pounds
• Beans consumed by contestants: 8 pounds total, split among four
• Prize: $1 million (on the line for the contestants)
• New cars: Won by all four contestants
• Major League Eating record holder: Gideon Oji (10 pounds in 1:45)
• Record call by MrBeast: Made before the contest began
• Video title: “Joey Chestnut Devours 16 Pounds of Baked Beans in Latest MrBeast Video”

Chestnut’s record may not stick officially, but the video’s claim is memorable. The contestants got the better deal, and the spectacle is the lasting memory.

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