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Black beans vs Soybeans

Soybeans has the lower glycemic index: 16 versus 30, a 14-point difference. For steadier glucose, it's the gentler pick.

Black beans
Glycemic index
30Low
Glycemic load
7/ 1 cup
Soybeans
Glycemic index
16Low
Glycemic load
1/ 1 cup

Glycemic index measures how fast a food raises blood glucose; glycemic load adjusts that for a real serving. The surest read is your own. Log a post-meal reading after each and compare.

Values are rounded published references and vary with ripeness and preparation. General information, not medical advice. Back to the full glycemic index.

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