Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 5.7 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 5.7/100g · GI 38.8 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Response at a Glance
Nutrition at a Glance
How It Stacks Up in Its Family
On saturated fat, this version lands mid-range: 0.2 per 100g, inside a family spread of 0 to 0.2 per 100g. For sodium, this one sits in the middle of its Beans family: 239 mg per 100g against a 1-319 mg per 100g spread.
Verdicts split across the family: the gentlest option is Sprouted (GL 2.2) and the heaviest is Frozen (GL 15.8); this one is low gl. Within this Beans family (13 versions), GL per 100g spans 2.2 to 18.3 — the processing and fat content decide where each lands. The rest of the family: Raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program), Sprouted, Cooked.
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How to Include It
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
💡 Pair Carbs With Protein
Adding protein to a carbohydrate-containing meal slows digestion and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
💡 Fiber Is Your Friend
Dietary fiber slows carbohydrate absorption. Aim for at least 3g of fiber per serving of carbohydrate foods.
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Is Beans pinto drained solids good for diabetes?
With a GL of 5.7, Beans pinto drained solids is in the lowest category for blood sugar impact. It may be a suitable choice within a balanced diabetes eating pattern.
Where does Beans pinto drained solids sit on the glycemic load scale?
Beans pinto drained solids has a glycemic load of 5.7 per 100g. A standard serving (1.5 cups, 277.0g) delivers a GL of 15.8. GI data from Sydney University GI Database (Atkinson et al., 2021).
How does Beans pinto drained solids affect blood sugar?
Blood sugar impact of Beans pinto drained solids: Low. The key factors are its GI (38.8) and available carb content (14.7g/100g), which together produce a GL of 5.7.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 38.8 for Beans pinto drained solids is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Legumes and Legume Products category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Where This Data Comes From
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 38.8 — subcategory_avg:Legumes and Legume Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 277.0g) = 5.7 × 277.0 ÷ 100 = 15.8
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 174286. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Beans, pinto, canned, drained solids — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/beans-pinto-canned-drained-solids/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.