Side-by-Side Comparison
Beans, Lentils & Pulses
Brown / Green Lentils (Whole) vs. Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Brown / Green Lentils (Whole)
Chickpeas (Garbanzo 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.
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.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
353 kcal | 378 kcal |
|
Protein
|
24.6 g | 20.5 g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
60.1 g | 63.0 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
30.5 g | 12.2 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
29.6 g | 50.8 g |
|
Total Fat
|
1.06 g | 6.04 g |
|
Iron (Non-Heme)
|
6.51 mg | 4.31 mg |
|
Potassium
|
677 mg | 718 mg |
|
PDCAAS Amino Score
|
0.72 | 0.78 (Lysine rich) |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
29 (Low) | 28 (Low) |
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