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Pinto Beans has a low glycemic index of 39 (typical range 34 to 44). A serving of 1 cup (171 g) has a glycemic load of 12, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 143 calories, 9 g protein, 26.2 g carbohydrate (9 g fiber, 0.3 g sugars) and 0.7 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (171 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 15.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 44.8 g |
| Fiber | 9 g | 15.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 746 mg |
Other legumes with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Canned Pinto Beans | 39 | 10 |
| Navy Beans | 31 | 9 |
| Split Peas | 32 | 8 |
| Black Beans | 30 | 8 |
| Great Northern Beans | 31 | 8 |
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 (171 g) serving is 12, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of pinto beans has a glycemic load of 12 (medium). 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.
Pinto Beans has 143 calories per 100 g, and about 245 calories in a 1 cup (171 g) serving.
Pinto Beans is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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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, cooked, boiled, without salt” (FDC 175200). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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