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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) vs. Mung Beans (Green Gram)

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

Comparing:
Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Mung Beans (Green Gram)

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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Mung beans (Vigna radiata) are small green legumes. Per 100g dry, they deliver 347 kcal, 62.6g carbohydrates (16.3g fiber), 23.9g protein, and 1.15g fat with exceptional digestibility and an ultra-low glycemic index of 25.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
336 kcal 347 kcal
Protein
23.5 g 23.9 g
Carbohydrates
60.0 g 62.6 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 16.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
49.4 g 46.3 g
Total Fat
1.26 g 1.15 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
8.27 mg 6.74 mg
Potassium
1112 mg 1246 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.74
Glycemic Index (GI)
38 (Low) 25 (Ultra-Low)