Side-by-Side Comparison
Beans, Lentils & Pulses
Brown / Green Lentils (Whole) vs. Kidney Beans (Dark Red)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Brown / Green Lentils (Whole)
Kidney Beans (Dark Red)
Whole brown and green lentils retain their protective seed coat. Per 100g dry, they deliver 353 kcal, 60.1g carbohydrates (30.5g total fiber / dietary prebiotic), 24.6g protein, and 1.06g fat with a low glycemic index of 29.
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.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
353 kcal | 333 kcal |
|
Protein
|
24.6 g | 23.6 g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
60.1 g | 60.0 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
30.5 g | 15.2 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
29.6 g | 44.8 g |
|
Total Fat
|
1.06 g | 0.83 g |
|
Iron (Non-Heme)
|
6.51 mg | 8.28 mg |
|
Potassium
|
677 mg | 1406 mg |
|
PDCAAS Amino Score
|
0.72 | 0.74 |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
29 (Low) | 24 (Ultra-Low) |
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