Side-by-Side Comparison
Beans, Lentils & Pulses
Mung Beans (Green Gram) vs. Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Mung Beans (Green Gram)
Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)
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.
Red lentils (Lens culinaris) are hulled, split seeds that cook rapidly without pre-soaking. Per 100g dry, they provide 358 kcal, 63.4g carbohydrates (10.8g fiber), 23.9g protein, and 2.17g fat with a low glycemic index of 26.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
347 kcal | 358 kcal |
|
Protein
|
23.9 g | 23.9 g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
62.6 g | 63.4 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
16.3 g | 10.8 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
46.3 g | 52.6 g |
|
Total Fat
|
1.15 g | 2.17 g |
|
Iron (Non-Heme)
|
6.74 mg | 7.54 mg |
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Potassium
|
1246 mg | 905 mg |
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PDCAAS Amino Score
|
0.74 | 0.70 |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
25 (Ultra-Low) | 26 (Ultra-Low) |
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