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Canned Beans has a low glycemic index of 40 (typical range 35 to 48). A serving of 100 g has a glycemic load of 7, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 114 calories, 7.3 g protein, 21.2 g carbohydrate (4.8 g fiber, 0.3 g sugars) and 0.3 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 114 kcal |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 21.2 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 340 mg |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 454 mg |
Other legumes with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney Beans | 24 | 6 |
| Green Split Peas | 32 | 5 |
| Canned Kidney Beans | 24 | 2 |
| Soybean | 16 | 1 |
| Soy Protein Isolate | 15 | 0 |
Canned Beans has a glycemic index of 40, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 100 g serving is 7, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of canned beans has a glycemic load of 7 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Canned Beans has 114 calories per 100 g, and about 114 calories in a 100 g serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Beans, white, mature seeds, canned” (FDC 175204). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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