What are Canned & Bottled Beans food comparisons?

Canned & Bottled Beans food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Dark Red Organic Kidney Beans, Dark Red vs Cuban Recipe Black Beans With Onions, Peppers & Cumin, Onions, Peppers & Cumin

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Red Org... Food 1 Food 1 • STAR MARKETS CO. Dark Red Organic Kidney Beans	130g	23.6	85	15.4	0.8	6.2	—	6.2
Cuban Recipe... Food 2 Food 2 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Cuban Recipe Black Beans With Onions, Peppers & Cumin, Onions, Peppers & Cumin	130g	25.8	92	16.9	1.5	6.9	—	5.4

Ritrovo Selections, White Beans With Truffle vs Organic Vegetarian Refried Black Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ritrovo Sele... Food 1 Food 1 • WILDBIRD RECORDS Ritrovo Selections, White Beans With Truffle	100g	33.0	186	23.0	—	6.0	7.0	9.0
Organic Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • PACIFIC FOODS OF OREGON, INC. Organic Vegetarian Refried Black Beans	126g	31.5	103	18.3	4.0	5.6	1.2	5.6

Low Sodium White Navy Beans vs Westbrae Natural, Beans, Fava

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium W... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Low Sodium White Navy Beans	130g	27.7	85	15.4	0.8	4.6	—	5.4
Westbrae Nat... Food 2 Food 2 • THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. Westbrae Natural, Beans, Fava	130g	19.7	77	13.1	1.5	5.4	—	6.2

Traditional Refried Beans With Jalapenos, Traditional With Jalapenos vs Sweetened Red Beans (Mashed)

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Traditional Refried Beans With Jalapenos, Traditional With Jalapenos	130g	33.7	108	16.9	0.8	3.8	1.9	5.4
Sweetened Re... Food 2 Food 2 • MORINAGA & COMPANY LTD. Sweetened Red Beans (Mashed)	130g	100.0	231	52.3	36.2	5.4	0.4	5.4

Lowes Foods, Country Style Baked Beans With Brown Sugar And Bacon vs Garbanzo Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Lowes Foods,... Food 1 Food 1 • LOWE'S FOOD STORES, INC. Lowes Foods, Country Style Baked Beans With Brown Sugar And Bacon	130g	51.4	123	24.6	10.8	4.6	0.8	5.4
Garbanzo Beans Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Garbanzo Beans	213g	43.3	85	15.5	—	5.2	0.7	5.2

Peruvian Inspired Beans Spicy Blend Of Peruano Beans, Spices, Jalapeno Peppers, And Bell Peppers, Peruvian Inspired vs Traditional Refried Beans With Jalapenos, Traditional With Jalapenos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peruvian Ins... Food 1 Food 1 • DELHAIZE AMERICA, INC. Peruvian Inspired Beans Spicy Blend Of Peruano Beans, Spices, Jalapeno Peppers, And Bell Peppers	130g	31.6	100	16.2	1.5	3.8	0.8	7.7
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Traditional Refried Beans With Jalapenos, Traditional With Jalapenos	130g	33.7	108	16.9	0.8	3.8	1.9	5.4

Dark Kidney Beans vs Six Mix Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Dark Kidney ... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Dark Kidney Beans	125g	21.7	72	14.4	1.6	5.6	0.4	5.6
Six Mix Beans Food 2 Food 2 • SOOFER CO. INC. Six Mix Beans	135g	21.8	81	11.9	0.7	3.7	1.5	4.4

Original Refried Beans vs La Cena Chick Peas, 15.5 Oz

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Ref... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Original Refried Beans	130g	31.7	100	16.2	0.8	3.8	1.2	5.4
La Cena Chic... Food 2 Food 2 • LA CENA FINE FOODS, LTD. La Cena Chick Peas, 15.5 Oz	130g	25.6	92	15.4	—	5.4	0.8	5.4

Organic, Garbanzo Beans vs Baked Beans Seasoned With Brown Sugar & Bacon, Brown Sugar & Bacon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic, Gar... Food 1 Food 1 • AHOLD USA, INC. Organic, Garbanzo Beans	130g	25.6	85	15.4	—	5.4	0.8	5.4
Baked Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • TARGET STORES Baked Beans Seasoned With Brown Sugar & Bacon, Brown Sugar & Bacon	130g	45.3	123	23.9	9.2	6.2	0.8	6.2

Whole White Beans In Brine vs Jyoti Organics, Kidney Beans In Water With A Little Sea Salts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Whole White ... Food 1 Food 1 • POLISH FOLKLORE IMPORT CO. INC. Whole White Beans In Brine	28g	7.7	289	21.4	—	7.1	—	17.9
Jyoti Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • GOURMAIL INC. Jyoti Organics, Kidney Beans In Water With A Little Sea Salts	130g	21.6	85	14.6	0.8	6.2	—	6.2

Organic Pinto Beans With Sea Salt, Sea Salt vs Pinto Beans, Pinto

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Pint... Food 1 Food 1 • KEY FOOD STORES CO-OPERATIVE, INC. Organic Pinto Beans With Sea Salt, Sea Salt	130g	30.1	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	—	—
Pinto Beans Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Pinto Beans	130g	29.8	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	—	5.4

Black Beans, Sea Salt vs Cannellini Beans, Cannellini

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • SMART & FINAL IRIS CORPORATION Black Beans, Sea Salt	130g	29.8	85	15.4	0.8	3.8	—	5.4
Cannellini B... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Cannellini Beans	130g	23.6	85	15.4	0.8	6.2	—	6.2

No Salt Added Light Red Kidney Beans, No Salt Added Light Red Kidney vs Three Bean With Vegan Chili Chorizo, Tomatoes And Avocado Oil, Three With Vegan Chili

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
No Salt Adde... Food 1 Food 1 • WAL-MART STORES, INC. No Salt Added Light Red Kidney Beans	130g	21.3	77	16.2	1.5	5.4	0.4	5.4
Three Bean W... Food 2 Food 2 • VIVO TRIBE LLC Three Bean With Vegan Chili Chorizo, Tomatoes And Avocado Oil, Three With Vegan Chili	130g	21.7	100	10.8	1.5	2.3	2.7	5.4

Three Bean Salad, Three Bean vs Garbanzos Chick Peas, Garbanzos

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Three Bean S... Food 1 Food 1 • GENERAL MILLS, INC. Three Bean Salad	121g	39.6	107	22.3	8.3	5.8	—	5.0
Garbanzos Ch... Food 2 Food 2 • LA COSTENA USA Garbanzos Chick Peas	130g	21.9	77	12.3	0.8	3.8	1.2	3.9

Low Sodium White Navy Beans vs Organic Chili Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium W... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Low Sodium White Navy Beans	130g	27.7	85	15.4	0.8	4.6	—	5.4
Organic Chil... Food 2 Food 2 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Organic Chili Beans	130g	25.7	85	15.4	0.8	5.4	0.4	5.4

Brown Sugar & Bacon Baked Beans, Brown Sugar; Bacon vs Garbanzo Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Brown Sugar ... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Brown Sugar & Bacon Baked Beans, Brown Sugar; Bacon	130g	45.5	115	23.1	8.5	5.4	0.8	4.6
Garbanzo Beans Food 2 Food 2 • LIDL Garbanzo Beans	130g	23.8	92	13.9	—	4.6	1.9	4.6

No Salt Added Red Chili Beans In Chili Sauce, No Salt Added Red In Chili Sauce vs Original Real Western Flavor Beans, Original

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
No Salt Adde... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. No Salt Added Red Chili Beans In Chili Sauce, No Salt Added Red In Chili Sauce	130g	27.7	77	13.9	0.8	3.1	0.8	4.6
Original Rea... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Original Real Western Flavor Beans	131g	29.7	107	16.8	1.5	5.3	2.7	4.6

Goya Green Lima Beans, 15 Oz vs Mayocoba Refried Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Goya Green L... Food 1 Food 1 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Goya Green Lima Beans, 15 Oz	125g	27.9	64	13.6	0.8	2.4	0.4	2.4
Mayocoba Ref... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Mayocoba Refried Beans	130g	25.6	108	16.9	—	6.9	2.3	6.2

Refried Red Beans vs Deluxe Mixed Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Refried Red ... Food 1 Food 1 • MALHER SUCESORES/COIMPANIA LTD. Refried Red Beans	120g	25.5	167	16.7	0.8	5.8	8.3	5.0
Deluxe Mixed... Food 2 Food 2 • RANDALL FOODS, INC. Deluxe Mixed Beans	113g	27.7	97	17.7	0.9	5.3	0.6	5.3

Barbecue Baked Beans, Barbecue vs Organic Low Sodium Garbanzo Beans

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Barbecue Bak... Food 1 Food 1 • SAFEWAY, INC. Barbecue Baked Beans	130g	91.0	177	39.2	23.1	3.8	—	6.2
Organic Low ... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Organic Low Sodium Garbanzo Beans	125g	25.7	96	15.2	3.2	4.8	1.6	4.8

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