Cooked Beans
Low GI
GL 10.2 per cup (170 g) · GL 6 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index and load
- Moderate carbohydrate density
Cooked Beans has a glycemic index of 24 (Low). One cup (170 g) adds a glycemic load of 10.2.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Cooked Beans
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g frozengreen
Frozen green beans (no added sodium) - Canned beansGI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g canned
- Canned beansGI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g cannedlow sodium
- GI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g redcanned
Red beans - Sugar free baked beansGI 40 · GL 5 per 100 g bakedsugar free
- GI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g whitecanned
White beans canned - Black beansGI 30 · GL 6 per 100 g blacksteamed
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10 g | 0.6 |
| 1 serving (approx. 1/2 cup) | 130 g | 7.8 |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 10.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 127 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Soluble | 2.22 g |
| Insoluble | 5.18 g |
| Protein | 8.7 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
- Excellent source of dietary fiber
- Good plant-based protein source
- Moderate carbohydrate density
- Potential lectin content if undercooked
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked Beans?
Cooked Beans has a glycemic index of 24 (Low). One cup (170 g) has a glycemic load of 10.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.
Is Cooked Beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked Beans has a low glycemic index (24), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cooked Beans has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cooked Beans in this database, Frozen green beans (no added sodium) has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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