Pinto Beans
Very high fiber and protein for the carbs mean a low glycemic load and a slow, flat glucose curve.
FatTonic Facts
Pinto Beans · per serving 1 cup cooked (170g)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 12 | −26.4 |
| Sugar (g) | 1 | −0.8 |
| Processing | minimal | −8.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 15 | +24.0 |
| Protein (g) | 15 | +10.5 |
| Glycemic index | 39 | |
| Carbs (g) | 45 | |
| Fat (g) | 1 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 175200 (Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 170 g): carbs 26.2, sugar 0.3, fiber 9, protein 9, fat 0.7 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 12 set it, −26.4 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 175200.
Its protein content supports satiety and helps preserve muscle while you lose fat. The fiber slows digestion and blunts the insulin response.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Pinto Beans scores 99, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 72% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does pinto beans spike insulin?
Glycemic load 12 for 1 cup cooked (170g); FatTonic Score 99/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is pinto beans good for fat loss?
Excellent (99/100): pinto beans strongly supports fat-burning.