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

Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) vs. Kidney Beans (Dark Red)

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

Comparing:
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Kidney Beans (Dark Red)

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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Kidney beans are large, kidney-shaped legumes rich in iron, folate, and resistant starch. Per 100g dry, they deliver 333 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (15.2g fiber), 23.6g protein, and 0.83g fat with a low glycemic index of 24.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
378 kcal 333 kcal
Protein
20.5 g 23.6 g
Carbohydrates
63.0 g 60.0 g
Dietary Fiber
12.2 g 15.2 g
Net Carbohydrates
50.8 g 44.8 g
Total Fat
6.04 g 0.83 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
4.31 mg 8.28 mg
Potassium
718 mg 1406 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.78 (Lysine rich) 0.74
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Low) 24 (Ultra-Low)