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

Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) vs. Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)

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

Comparing:
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)

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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Red lentils (Lens culinaris) are hulled, split seeds that cook rapidly without pre-soaking. Per 100g dry, they provide 358 kcal, 63.4g carbohydrates (10.8g fiber), 23.9g protein, and 2.17g fat with a low glycemic index of 26.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
378 kcal 358 kcal
Protein
20.5 g 23.9 g
Carbohydrates
63.0 g 63.4 g
Dietary Fiber
12.2 g 10.8 g
Net Carbohydrates
50.8 g 52.6 g
Total Fat
6.04 g 2.17 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
4.31 mg 7.54 mg
Potassium
718 mg 905 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.78 (Lysine rich) 0.70
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Low) 26 (Ultra-Low)