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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Organic Light Red Kidney Beans vs Lentils

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Ligh... Food 1 Food 1 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Organic Light Red Kidney Beans	25.7	85	14.6	0.8	4.6	—	6.9
Lentils Food 2 Food 2 • VITELLI FOODS, LLC Lentils	37.4	111	20.8	—	6.2	0.8	6.2

Western Family, Premium Light Red Kidney Beans vs Cannellini Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Western Fami... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Western Family, Premium Light Red Kidney Beans	29.7	96	17.6	2.4	5.6	—	4.8
Cannellini B... Food 2 Food 2 • GOYA FOODS, INC. Cannellini Beans	21.9	66	14.8	—	5.7	—	4.9

Southwest Zest Pinto Beans In A Medium Red Chile Sauce, Southwest Zest vs Black Organic Low Sodium Beans, Black

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Southwest Ze... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Southwest Zest Pinto Beans In A Medium Red Chile Sauce, Southwest Zest	27.9	85	14.6	0.8	3.8	0.4	4.6
Black Organi... Food 2 Food 2 • KINGS SUPER MARKETS INC Black Organic Low Sodium Beans, Black	29.6	92	16.2	—	4.6	0.8	6.2

Clear Value, Red Kidney Beans vs Organics Cannellini Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Clear Value,... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Clear Value, Red Kidney Beans	27.6	77	16.2	1.5	5.4	0.4	5.4
Organics Can... Food 2 Food 2 • HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION Organics Cannellini Beans	27.7	77	13.9	—	3.1	—	5.4

Organic White Kidney Beans vs Fat Free Refried Beans, Fat Free

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Organic Whit... Food 1 Food 1 • ALANRIC FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Organic White Kidney Beans	27.7	77	13.9	—	3.1	—	5.4
Fat Free Ref... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Fat Free Refried Beans, Fat Free	33.6	100	17.7	—	4.6	—	6.2

Homestyle Baked Beans, Homestyle vs White Beans In Brine

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Homestyle Ba... Food 1 Food 1 • HY-VEE, INC. Homestyle Baked Beans, Homestyle	41.6	120	25.0	15.0	4.0	1.0	4.0
White Beans ... Food 2 Food 2 • THOMAS BROTHERS HAM COMPANY White Beans In Brine	48.7	146	33.0	—	8.1	—	11.3

Frijoles Charros Machacados Smashed Pinto Beans With Tomatoes, Serrano Peppers And A Touch Of Bacon Cocina Latina, Frijoles Charros Machacados vs Cannellini Reduced Sodium Beans, Cannellini

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Frijoles Cha... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Frijoles Charros Machacados Smashed Pinto Beans With Tomatoes, Serrano Peppers And A Touch Of Bacon Cocina Latina, Frijoles Charros Machacados	21.4	92	14.6	0.8	3.8	1.5	4.6
Cannellini R... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Cannellini Reduced Sodium Beans, Cannellini	23.8	85	16.2	0.8	6.9	—	6.2

Butter Beans, Butter vs Lima Green Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Butter Beans... Food 1 Food 1 • ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC. Butter Beans, Butter	27.9	77	14.6	2.3	3.8	—	4.6
Lima Green B... Food 2 Food 2 • BRUNO'S SUPERMARKETS, INC. Lima Green Beans	25.8	72	13.6	0.8	3.2	0.4	3.2

Natural Directions, Organic Great Northern Beans vs Homestyle With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Homestyle

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Natural Dire... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Natural Directions, Organic Great Northern Beans	25.9	77	13.9	0.8	3.8	—	5.4
Homestyle Wi... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Homestyle With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Homestyle	43.6	108	21.5	9.2	4.6	0.8	4.6

Texas Style Charro Beans Pinto Beans, Tomatoes & Jalapenos, Texas Style Charro vs Mild Chili Beans, Mild, Chili

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Texas Style ... Food 1 Food 1 • H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY Texas Style Charro Beans Pinto Beans, Tomatoes & Jalapenos, Texas Style Charro	21.9	62	10.8	0.8	2.3	—	3.9
Mild Chili B... Food 2 Food 2 • DAKOTA'S PRIDE Mild Chili Beans, Mild, Chili	19.7	85	13.9	0.8	6.2	0.8	4.6

Original Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Original vs Old Fashioned Navy Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Sea... Food 1 Food 1 • STATER BROS. MARKETS INC. Original Seasoned With Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Original	51.5	131	23.9	10.8	3.8	1.5	5.4
Old Fashione... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER VALLEY CANNING CO. Old Fashioned Navy Beans	25.6	85	15.4	0.8	5.4	0.8	5.4

Pinto Chili Beans In Medium Chili Sauce, Pinto In Medium Chili Sauce vs Italian Bean Shellouts, Italian

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pinto Chili ... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Pinto Chili Beans In Medium Chili Sauce, Pinto In Medium Chili Sauce	27.9	85	14.6	0.8	3.8	0.4	4.6
Italian Bean... Food 2 Food 2 • MCCALL FARMS INC Italian Bean Shellouts, Italian	12.1	39	7.0	—	2.3	—	2.3

Black Bean Fiesta In A Mild Chipotle Sauce With Corn And Peppers Savory Beans, Black Bean Fiesta vs Large Fava Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Bean F... Food 1 Food 1 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Black Bean Fiesta In A Mild Chipotle Sauce With Corn And Peppers Savory Beans, Black Bean Fiesta	33.7	92	16.9	1.5	3.8	0.8	5.4
Large Fava B... Food 2 Food 2 • CROCUS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Large Fava Beans	29.5	115	19.2	2.3	7.7	0.8	7.7

El Mexicano, Pinto Beans vs Caribbean Black Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
El Mexicano,... Food 1 Food 1 • MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. El Mexicano, Pinto Beans	19.7	63	11.9	—	4.0	—	4.8
Caribbean Bl... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Caribbean Black Beans	27.7	85	15.4	0.8	4.6	—	5.4

Light Red Kidney Beans vs Organic Black Soy Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Light Red Ki... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Light Red Kidney Beans	39.4	115	20.8	1.5	5.4	0.8	6.2
Organic Blac... Food 2 Food 2 • EDEN FOODS, INC. Organic Black Soy Beans	9.8	100	8.5	1.5	4.6	3.5	8.5

Margaret Holmes, Garbanzo Beans vs Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce With Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans, Brown Sugar Hickory

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Margaret Hol... Food 1 Food 1 • HOLMES CANNING COMPANY INC. Margaret Holmes, Garbanzo Beans	25.8	85	13.9	2.3	3.8	1.2	4.6
Brown Sugar ... Food 2 Food 2 • BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce With Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans, Brown Sugar Hickory	41.1	131	25.4	12.3	4.6	0.8	4.6

Masala Chhole vs Organic Vegetarian Refried Beans Seasoned, Vegetarian Refried Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Masala Chhole Food 1 Food 1 • GOURMAIL INC. Masala Chhole	29.2	175	17.5	3.5	4.4	9.7	5.3
Organic Vege... Food 2 Food 2 • RALEY'S Organic Vegetarian Refried Beans Seasoned, Vegetarian Refried Beans	33.6	100	17.7	0.8	4.6	0.8	6.2

Black Beans, Traditional vs Maple & Bacon Seasoned With Bacon And A Hint Of Maple Syrup Baked Beans, Maple & Bacon

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Black Beans,... Food 1 Food 1 • FARIBAULT FOODS, INC. Black Beans, Traditional	23.7	77	14.6	0.8	5.4	—	5.4
Maple & Baco... Food 2 Food 2 • MEIJER, INC. Maple & Bacon Seasoned With Bacon And A Hint Of Maple Syrup Baked Beans, Maple & Bacon	39.6	108	20.0	8.5	4.6	0.8	4.6

Low Sodium Dark Red Kidney Beans vs Old Fashioned Navy Beans

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Low Sodium D... Food 1 Food 1 • TOPCO ASSOCIATES, INC. Low Sodium Dark Red Kidney Beans	29.7	88	16.0	2.4	4.0	—	5.6
Old Fashione... Food 2 Food 2 • BEAVER VALLEY CANNING CO. Old Fashioned Navy Beans	25.6	85	15.4	0.8	5.4	0.8	5.4

Chick Peas vs Mexican Style Frijoles Refritos Refried Beans, Mexican Style

Food	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Chick Peas Food 1 Food 1 • PASTIFICIO ATTILIO MASTROMAURO GRANORO SRL Chick Peas	8.1	72	8.6	—	4.5	1.3	4.3
Mexican Styl... Food 2 Food 2 • CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. Mexican Style Frijoles Refritos Refried Beans, Mexican Style	23.8	78	12.5	—	3.1	1.6	4.7

Canned & Bottled Beans Comparisons For Diabetics