Black beans
Low GI
GL 6 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate carbohydrate content
Black beans has a glycemic index of 30, higher than plain Cooked Beans (24).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · 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
- GI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g redcanned
Red beans - Sugar free baked beansGI 40 · GL 5 per 100 g bakedsugar free
- GI 35 · GL 5 per 100 g whitecanned
White beans canned - +11 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Soluble | 2.5 g |
| Insoluble | 4.5 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low glycemic index
- Good plant protein source
- Moderate carbohydrate content
- Some loss of nutrients from pre-cooking
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Black beans?
Black beans has a glycemic index of 30 (Low) and a glycemic load of 6 per 100 g.
Is Black beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Black beans has a low glycemic index (30), 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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