Discover 3 Legumes and Legume Products—characterized by fiber-rich plant proteins with moderate carbs that slow glucose absorption—to help you manage blood sugar, compare nutritional impact side-by-side, and eat smarter with Badlow.
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100.0g | 18.23 | 229 | 14.9g | 5.4g | 17.1g | ||
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100.0g | 58.75 | 366 | 32.9g | 0.0g | 3.3g | ||
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100.0g | 49.76 | 452 | 27.9g | 0.0g | 20.7g |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Legumes and Legume Products are beans, lentils, and peas that provide plant protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. There are 3 foods in this category in our database, helping you identify options that fit this food group.
Legumes and Legume Products are characterized by fiber-rich plant proteins with moderate carbs that slow glucose absorption. The blood sugar impact of this food category depends on the specific nutritional composition of individual foods within the category.
Legumes and Legume Products offer specific benefits including plant protein, high fiber, complex carbohydrates, slow glucose release. Each food category offers unique nutritional benefits that can support overall health and diabetes management when chosen wisely.
Popular options in this category include Black Beans, Lentils, Chickpeas. Work with a registered dietitian to determine how foods in this category can best fit into your personalized diabetes meal plan.
Always consult with your healthcare team about how different food categories fit into your individual diabetes management plan.
You can explore all Legumes and Legume Products by clicking 'View All Foods' above, or use our comparison tool to see how they stack up against other food categories for blood sugar management.