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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) vs. Green Split Peas

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Green Split Peas

Black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiculata) are pale legumes with a distinctive black spot. Per 100g dry, they provide 336 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber), 23.5g protein, and 1.26g fat with rich folate density (446µg / 112% DV).

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Green split peas are mature green field peas peeled and split along their natural seam. Per 100g dry, they deliver 341 kcal, 60.4g carbohydrates (25.5g fiber), 24.6g protein, and 1.16g fat with an ultra-low glycemic index of 25.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
336 kcal 341 kcal
Protein
23.5 g 24.6 g
Carbohydrates
60.0 g 60.4 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 25.5 g
Net Carbohydrates
49.4 g 34.9 g
Total Fat
1.26 g 1.16 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
8.27 mg 4.43 mg
Potassium
1112 mg 981 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.73
Glycemic Index (GI)
38 (Low) 25 (Ultra-Low)