# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Brown / Green Lentils (Whole) vs. Pinto Beans

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

Comparing:
Brown / Green Lentils (Whole)
Pinto Beans

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.

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Pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are speckled beige legumes that turn uniformly brown when cooked. Per 100g dry, they provide 347 kcal, 62.6g carbohydrates (15.5g fiber), 21.4g protein, and 1.15g fat with a low glycemic index of 39.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
353 kcal 347 kcal
Protein
24.6 g 21.4 g
Carbohydrates
60.1 g 62.6 g
Dietary Fiber
30.5 g 15.5 g
Net Carbohydrates
29.6 g 47.1 g
Total Fat
1.06 g 1.15 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
6.51 mg 5.07 mg
Potassium
677 mg 1393 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.72 0.73
Glycemic Index (GI)
29 (Low) 39 (Low)