Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Black Beans & Rice
Magi Foods LlcRed Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans
Riviana Foods Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Black Beans ... | Red Beans Lo... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g | 39.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 6.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Black Beans & Rice
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Nutritional Labels
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Black Beans & Rice
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
ENRICHED PRE-COOKED LONG GRAIN RICE (NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN, AND FOLIC ACID), COOKED DEHYDRATED BLACK BEANS, SPICE BLEND (ONION, SEA SALT, GARLIC, SUGAR, PALM OIL, CILANTRO, SPICES, CHILI PEPPERS, AND NATURAL MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR).
Red Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans
Serving size 57.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 38.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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:
ENRICHED LONG GRAIN RICE [RICE, NIACIN, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), THIAMIN (THIAMIN MONONITRATE), FOLIC ACID], RED BEANS, RED BEANS & RICE SEASONING (SALT, DEHYDRATED GALIC, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED ONION, NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING SMOKE), MALTODEXTRIN, BEEF STOCK, BEEF FAT, DISODIUM INOSIATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Black Beans & Rice has a BSI of 70.0 while Red Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans has a BSI of 75.7. Black Beans & Rice has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Black Beans & Rice appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 70.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Black Beans & Rice contains 73.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Red Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans contains 68.4g per 100g. Red Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans has 5.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Black Beans & Rice provides 10.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Red Beans Long Grain Rice, Red Beans. Black Beans & Rice provides 10.5g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the flavored rice dishes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.