Canned pinto beans
Low GI
GL 17.8 per cup (260 g) · GL 6.8 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content (if canned)
Canned pinto beans has a glycemic index of 45, higher than plain Pinto beans (39). One cup (260 g) adds a glycemic load of 17.8.
Updated Oct 14, 2025 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #175201 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Pinto beans
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 16 g | 1.1 |
| 1 cup | 260 g | 17.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 82 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15.18 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.02 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g |
| Soluble | 1.4 g |
| Insoluble | 3.2 g |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 0.56 g |
| Saturated | 0.11 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.45 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- High fiber content
- Good protein source
- Moderate sodium content (if canned)
- Moderate carbohydrate content
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Canned pinto beans?
Canned pinto beans has a glycemic index of 45 (Low). One cup (260 g) has a glycemic load of 17.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.8.
Is Canned pinto beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Canned pinto beans has a low glycemic index (45), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Pinto beans has the lowest glycemic load?
Canned pinto beans has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Pinto beans in this database (6.8 per 100 g).
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