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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) vs. Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiculata) are pale legumes with a distinctive black spot. Per 100g dry, they provide 336 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber), 23.5g protein, and 1.26g fat with rich folate density (446µg / 112% DV).

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Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) are nutrient-dense pulses. Per 100g dry, they provide 378 kcal, 63.0g carbohydrates (12.2g fiber), 20.5g protein, and 6.04g healthy polyunsaturated/monounsaturated fats with a low glycemic index of 28.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
336 kcal 378 kcal
Protein
23.5 g 20.5 g
Carbohydrates
60.0 g 63.0 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 12.2 g
Net Carbohydrates
49.4 g 50.8 g
Total Fat
1.26 g 6.04 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
8.27 mg 4.31 mg
Potassium
1112 mg 718 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.78 (Lysine rich)
Glycemic Index (GI)
38 (Low) 28 (Low)