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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) vs. Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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

Comparing:
Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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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Soybeans (Glycine max) are oilseed legumes containing complete plant protein. Per 100g dry, they provide 446 kcal, 36.5g complete protein, 19.9g healthy lipids, 30.2g carbohydrates (9.3g fiber), and a near-perfect PDCAAS score of 0.95–1.0.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
336 kcal 446 kcal
Protein
23.5 g 36.5 g
Carbohydrates
60.0 g 30.2 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 9.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
49.4 g 20.9 g
Total Fat
1.26 g 19.9 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
8.27 mg 15.7 mg
Potassium
1112 mg 1797 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.98 (Complete Protein)
Glycemic Index (GI)
38 (Low) 16 (Ultra-Low)