Beans, snap, yellow, raw & Diabetes
Low glycemic impact for the stated serving. Glycemic load of 2.3 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 2.3/100g · GI 61.9 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Blood Sugar Response
Nutrition Profile
What Makes This Version Different
For sugar, this one sits in the middle of its Beans family: 3.3 per 100g against a 0-3.6 per 100g spread. The fiber figure here is the family ceiling — 3.4 per 100g, about 39% above the family average, where variants run 1.3-3.4 per 100g.
Glycemic load across the 23-item Beans group runs 1.1 to 3.1 per 100g, so the version matters as much as the food. The rest of the family: Canned, All styles, Frozen.
Lower-GL Alternatives
🥦 Chrysanthemum leaves, raw
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Fiber 3.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Chrysanthemum leaves, raw & diabetes →🥦 Chrysanthemum, garland, raw
GL 0/100g — Low GL
Fiber 3.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Chrysanthemum, garland, raw & diabetes →🥦 Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Fiber 1.9g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw & diabetes →🥦 Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared
GL 0.1/100g — Low GL
Fiber 3.3g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared & diabetes →Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 50g | 3.6g | 1.1 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 100g | 7.1g | 2.3 | Friendly |
| Restaurant Portion | 200g | 14.3g | 4.6 | Friendly |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
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Quick Answers
How does Beans snap yellow rate for blood sugar control?
Beans snap yellow scores a GL of 2.3 on the glycemic scale. For context, ≤10 is considered low. This is general dietary information and should not replace personalized guidance from your care team.
What is the glycemic load of Beans snap yellow?
GL = 2.3 per 100g for Beans snap yellow. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. Beans snap yellow falls into the Low category.
How does Beans snap yellow affect blood sugar?
With 3.4g of fiber per 100g, Beans snap yellow's GL of 2.3 means the blood sugar impact is low. The carbohydrates digest and absorb at a moderate pace. Pairing with protein and high-fiber foods can help slow absorption.
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 61.9 for Beans snap yellow is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Vegetables and Vegetable 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): 61.9 — subcategory_avg:Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 100.0g) = 2.3 × 100.0 ÷ 100 = 2.3
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 169320. 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, snap, yellow, raw — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/beans-snap-yellow-raw/
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.