Steamed green beans
Low GI
GL 1.3 per cup (125 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load and index
- Contains a small amount of added fat from butter
Steamed green beans has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Green Beans (15). One cup (125 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.3.
Updated Nov 24, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Green Beans
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
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 yellow
Yellow beans - Boiled green beanGI 30 · GL 2 per 100 g boiled
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 8 g | 0.1 |
| 1 serving | 100 g | 1 |
| 1 cup | 125 g | 1.3 |
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 and index
- High fiber content
- Low in calories and fat
- Contains a small amount of added fat from butter
- Limited protein content
- Possible processing from steaming with butter
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Steamed green beans?
Steamed green beans has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One cup (125 g) has a glycemic load of 1.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Steamed green beans good for people with insulin resistance?
Steamed 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?
Steamed green beans has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Green Beans in this database (1 per 100 g).
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