Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Dark Red Kidney Bean has less impact on blood sugar than White Kidney Bean

White Kidney Bean

Dark Red Kidney Bean

White Kidney Bean
BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 59.8g Raises blood sugar 119.6
Fiber 0.0g Not digested 0.0
Net Carbs 59.8g Digestible carbs 119.6
Protein 21.6g Moderates impact -5.2
Fat 2.2g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Dark Red Kidney Bean
BSI: 0 - Low Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 100.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 0.0g Raises blood sugar 0.0
Fiber 4.3g Not digested -8.6
Net Carbs 0g Digestible carbs 0.0
Protein 25.9g Moderates impact -0.0
Fat 1.3g Slows digestion -0.0
Total Blood Sugar Impact 0

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

White Kidney Bean

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Legumes And Legume Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Beans, Cannellini, Dry

Dark Red Kidney Bean

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Legumes And Legume Products USDA Foundation

Full Food Name

Beans, Dry, Dark Red Kidney

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient White Kidney... Dark Red Kid...
Carbs 59.8g 0g
Sugars 0g 0g
Fiber 0g 4.3g
Protein 21.6g 25.9g
Fat 2.2g 1.3g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

White Kidney Bean

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.2g 3%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Sodium 0.0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 59.8g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Starch 29.9g

* 29.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 21.6g 43%
Calcium 142.9mg 11%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Potassium 1424.0mg 30%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Dark Red Kidney Bean

Serving size 100 Gg

Calories Data not available

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.3g 2%

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Total Carbohydrates 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 15%
Total Sugars 0g
Starch 36.7g
Protein 25.9g 52%
Calcium 98.0mg 8%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Potassium 1490.0mg 32%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

SINGLE INGREDIENT FOUNDATION FOOD

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

White Kidney Bean

Minerals

Calcium 14% DV
Iron 37% DV
Potassium 41% DV
Magnesium 38% DV
Phosphorus 41% DV
Zinc 25% DV
Copper 82% DV
Manganese 77% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Dark Red Kidney Bean

Minerals

Calcium 10% DV
Iron 37% DV
Potassium 43% DV
Magnesium 41% DV
Phosphorus 61% DV
Zinc 30% DV
Copper 96% DV
Manganese 73% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

White Kidney Bean

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed

Dark Red Kidney Bean

Total Ingredients
1
Processing Level
Lightly Processed
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

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White Kidney Bean Tags

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Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 2644281

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Brand Usda
Data Source Foundation
Data Quality Score 20/100
Quality Tier Very Low
USDA Food Record ID 747440

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Tom and Bea

About the Curator

Tom is a Type 3 diabetes advocate who built Badlow for his wife Bea, who lives with Type 1 diabetes. As a caregiver navigating blood sugar management daily, he created this tool to make food decisions less stressful for people with diabetes and their families.

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