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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) vs. Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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

Comparing:
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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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Soybeans (Glycine max) are oilseed legumes containing complete plant protein. Per 100g dry, they provide 446 kcal, 36.5g complete protein, 19.9g healthy lipids, 30.2g carbohydrates (9.3g fiber), and a near-perfect PDCAAS score of 0.95–1.0.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
378 kcal 446 kcal
Protein
20.5 g 36.5 g
Carbohydrates
63.0 g 30.2 g
Dietary Fiber
12.2 g 9.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
50.8 g 20.9 g
Total Fat
6.04 g 19.9 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
4.31 mg 15.7 mg
Potassium
718 mg 1797 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.78 (Lysine rich) 0.98 (Complete Protein)
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Low) 16 (Ultra-Low)