How the diets react
Diet Ratings
Navy beans contain approximately 19g net carbs per cooked cup. As a starchy legume, they are incompatible with ketogenic diet requirements.
Whole plant-based legume. Excellent protein and fiber. No animal products or derivatives.
Legumes are explicitly excluded from paleo diet. Navy beans contain lectins, phytic acid, and other anti-nutrients that were not part of Paleolithic food sources.
Navy beans are legumes with excellent nutritional profile. They are staple foods in Mediterranean diets, providing plant-based protein, fiber, and essential minerals.
Legume; plant-derived protein and carbohydrates. Excluded under carnivore rules.
Navy beans are legumes, which are explicitly excluded from Whole30 for the entire 30-day period.
Navy beans are high in GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides). Monash University testing confirms high FODMAP content at all reasonable serving sizes.
Excellent DASH legume. High in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and plant-based protein. Low sodium when prepared without salt. Supports hypertension management.
Legume with ~15g protein and ~40g carbs per cooked cup. Moderate glycemic index; fiber content helps. Requires careful portioning. Dr. Sears permits but emphasizes portion discipline for legumes.
Legume with strong anti-inflammatory properties. High in fiber, polyphenols, and resistant starch. Excellent source of plant-based protein and minerals. Low glycemic index supports metabolic health.
Excellent protein (15g per cooked cup), very high fiber (19g per cup, highest among common beans), low fat, nutrient-dense. Superior fiber profile makes it particularly beneficial for GLP-1 constipation prevention.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.