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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) vs. Kidney Beans (Dark Red)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Kidney Beans (Dark Red)

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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Kidney beans are large, kidney-shaped legumes rich in iron, folate, and resistant starch. Per 100g dry, they deliver 333 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (15.2g fiber), 23.6g protein, and 0.83g fat with a low glycemic index of 24.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
336 kcal 333 kcal
Protein
23.5 g 23.6 g
Carbohydrates
60.0 g 60.0 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 15.2 g
Net Carbohydrates
49.4 g 44.8 g
Total Fat
1.26 g 0.83 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
8.27 mg 8.28 mg
Potassium
1112 mg 1406 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.74
Glycemic Index (GI)
38 (Low) 24 (Ultra-Low)