Broad beans
Low GI
GL 9 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 6 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index value
- Relatively high sodium content
Broad beans has a glycemic index of 35, higher than plain Broad bean (24). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.
Updated Jan 30, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Broad bean
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.5 g |
| Natural | 2.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index value
- High fiber content
- Low level of processing
- Relatively high sodium content
- Average carbohydrate amount
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Broad beans?
Broad beans has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.
Is Broad beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Broad beans has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Broad bean has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Broad bean in this database, Broad bean has the lowest glycemic load (4 per 100 g).
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