Great northern beans
Low GI
GL 10.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 7 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index and load
- Moderate carbohydrate content
Great northern beans has a glycemic index of 31 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 10.5.
Updated Nov 29, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Great northern beans
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 118 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 21.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Soluble | 2.1 g |
| Insoluble | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index and load
- High fiber content
- Good plant-based protein
- Moderate carbohydrate content
- Low soluble fiber
- Minimal micronutrient diversity
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Great northern beans?
Great northern beans has a glycemic index of 31 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 10.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 7.
Is Great northern beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Great northern beans has a low glycemic index (31), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Great northern beans has the lowest glycemic load?
Great northern beans has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Great northern beans in this database (7 per 100 g).
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