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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Navy Beans (Haricot / White) vs. Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)

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

Comparing:
Navy Beans (Haricot / White)
Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)

Navy beans are small, oval white legumes historically supplied to the US Navy. Per 100g dry, they provide 337 kcal, 60.8g carbohydrates (15.3g fiber), 22.3g protein, 1.5g fat, and a massive 24% DV of dietary magnesium.

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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.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
337 kcal 358 kcal
Protein
22.3 g 23.9 g
Carbohydrates
60.8 g 63.4 g
Dietary Fiber
15.3 g 10.8 g
Net Carbohydrates
45.5 g 52.6 g
Total Fat
1.50 g 2.17 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
5.49 mg 7.54 mg
Potassium
1185 mg 905 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.75 0.70
Glycemic Index (GI)
31 (Low) 26 (Ultra-Low)