Legume Options
Best Low GI Legume
Discover the best low glycemic index legume options, including GI values and food categories.
Back to CategoriesAzuki Beans
Legumes
GI: 35GL: 22
Beans, fava (raw)
Legumes
GI: 40GL: 7.2
Chickpea flour
Legumes
GI: 35GL: 23.1
Chickpeas
Legumes
GI: 28GL: 8
Green beans
Legumes
GI: 30GL: 2.1
Green peas (canned)
Legumes
GI: 45GL: 2.9
Hummus
Spreads & Dips
GI: 6GL: 0
Kidney Beans
Legumes
GI: 24GL: 6
Lentil Soup
Soups & Stews
GI: 44GL: 9
Lentil soup puree
Soups & Stews
GI: 44GL: 6.6
Lentil sprouts
Legumes
GI: 25GL: 5.5
Lentils
Legumes
GI: 32GL: 5
Lupine
Legumes
GI: 15GL: 6.1
Motley beans, borlotti, roman beans
Legumes
GI: 35GL: 12.4
Mung Bean Mung
Legumes
GI: 25GL: 15.8
Peanut Butter (Sugar Free)
Spreads & Dips
GI: 25GL: 7
Peanut Oil (Sugar Free)
Sweeteners
GI: 40GL: 8.6
Peanuts
Legumes
GI: 14GL: 1
Peas (Green)
Legumes
GI: 51GL: 4
Peeled peas (fresh)
Legumes
GI: 25GL: 15
Plain / Spotted Beans (Fresh)
Legumes
GI: 35GL: 5.9
Red beans
Legumes
GI: 35GL: 18.4
Soya flour
Legumes
GI: 25GL: 4.5
Soybean
Legumes
GI: 15GL: 4.5
String Beans (Fresh)
Legumes
GI: 30GL: 1.1
Tempeh
Legumes
GI: 15GL: 1.4
Tofu
Plant-Based Meat & Vegan Proteins
GI: 15GL: 0.1
Urad bean (steamed)
Legumes
GI: 43GL: 27.1
White beans (boiled)
Oils & Fats
GI: 33GL: 8.3
Why choose low GI legume?
Low glycemic index foods are digested more slowly, causing a slower and lower rise in blood sugar levels. Including these legume in your diet can help with long-term blood sugar management and insulin sensitivity.