Kidney beans: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: kidney beans, cooked.
15.4g net carbs per 100 g
1.0carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
40glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 15.4 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Protein | 8.7 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Energy | 127 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 175194 “Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt”. Net carbs = total carbs 22.8 g − fiber 7.4 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup89 g | 1 cup177 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 13.7 | 27.3 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Glycemic load | 5 | 11 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 40. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 36 to 43.
Foods in the tables:
- Dark Red Kidney beans, canned in brine, drained, Edgell's™ brand (Simplot Australia, Australia)
- Red Kidney beans, canned, drained, Edgell's™ brand (Simplot Australia, Australia)
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