Red beans
Low GI
GL 20 per typical can (400 g) · GL 5 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content
Red beans has a glycemic index of 35, higher than plain Cooked Beans (24). One typical can (400 g) adds a glycemic load of 20.
Updated Nov 7, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cooked Beans
- GI 24 · GL 6 per 100 g
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
- 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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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 15.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g |
| Soluble | 1.7 g |
| Insoluble | 4 g |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- High fiber content
- Good protein source
- Moderate sodium content
- Lightly processed
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Red beans?
Red beans has a glycemic index of 35 (Low). One typical can (400 g) has a glycemic load of 20; per 100 g the glycemic load is 5.
Is Red beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Red 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 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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