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

Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) vs. Pinto Beans

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

Comparing:
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Pinto Beans

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.

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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
378 kcal 347 kcal
Protein
20.5 g 21.4 g
Carbohydrates
63.0 g 62.6 g
Dietary Fiber
12.2 g 15.5 g
Net Carbohydrates
50.8 g 47.1 g
Total Fat
6.04 g 1.15 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
4.31 mg 5.07 mg
Potassium
718 mg 1393 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.78 (Lysine rich) 0.73
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Low) 39 (Low)