Green Beans
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (10 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein density
Green Beans has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (10 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2346400 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Green Beans
- Canned green beanGI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g canned
- Flat beansGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g flat
- Grilled green beanGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g grilled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g roasted
Roasted Green Beans - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g steamed
Steamed green beans - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g yellow
Yellow beans - Boiled green beanGI 30 · GL 2 per 100 g boiled
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium bean | 10 g | 0.1 |
| 1 serving | 85 g | 0.9 |
| 1 cup | 100 g | 1 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 31 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.3 g |
| Natural | 3.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent fiber content
- High water content for hydration
- Low protein density
- Limited micronutrient profile compared to dark leafy greens
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Green Beans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Green Beans?
Green Beans has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (10 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Green Beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Green Beans has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Green Beans has the lowest glycemic load?
Green Beans has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Green Beans in this database (1 per 100 g).
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