Canned kidney beans
Low GI
GL 10.2 per cup (256 g) · GL 4 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index and glycemic load
- High sodium content due to canning liquid
Canned kidney beans has a glycemic index of 29, higher than plain Kidney beans (24). One cup (256 g) adds a glycemic load of 10.2.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #173741 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Kidney beans
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 256 g | 10.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 78 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 13.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Soluble | 1.4 g |
| Insoluble | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index and glycemic load
- Excellent source of dietary fiber and plant-based protein
- High sodium content due to canning liquid
- Potential anti-nutrients (lectins) in canned legumes
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Canned kidney beans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Canned kidney beans?
Canned kidney beans has a glycemic index of 29 (Low). One cup (256 g) has a glycemic load of 10.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.
Is Canned kidney beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Canned kidney beans has a low glycemic index (29), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Kidney beans has the lowest glycemic load?
Canned kidney beans has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Kidney beans in this database (4 per 100 g).
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