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Canned Pinto Beans has a low glycemic index of 39 (typical range 34 to 44). A serving of 1 cup (240 g) has a glycemic load of 10, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 82 calories, 4.6 g protein, 15.2 g carbohydrate (4.6 g fiber, 1 g sugars) and 0.6 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (240 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | 197 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 36.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 268 mg | 643 mg |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 662 mg |
Other legumes with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Beans | 31 | 9 |
| Split Peas | 32 | 8 |
| Black Beans | 30 | 8 |
| Great Northern Beans | 31 | 8 |
| Lentils | 32 | 8 |
Canned Pinto Beans has a glycemic index of 39, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (240 g) serving is 10, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of canned pinto beans has a glycemic load of 10 (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 Pinto Beans has 82 calories per 100 g, and about 197 calories in a 1 cup (240 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, pinto, mature seeds, canned, solids and liquids” (FDC 175201). 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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