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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) vs. Mung Beans (Green Gram)

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

Comparing:
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Mung Beans (Green Gram)

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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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
378 kcal 347 kcal
Protein
20.5 g 23.9 g
Carbohydrates
63.0 g 62.6 g
Dietary Fiber
12.2 g 16.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
50.8 g 46.3 g
Total Fat
6.04 g 1.15 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
4.31 mg 6.74 mg
Potassium
718 mg 1246 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.78 (Lysine rich) 0.74
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Low) 25 (Ultra-Low)