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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Pinto Beans vs. Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)

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

Comparing:
Pinto Beans
Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)
Pinto Beans →

Pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are speckled beige legumes that turn uniformly brown when cooked. Per 100g dry, they provide 347 kcal, 62.6g carbohydrates (15.5g fiber), 21.4g protein, and 1.15g fat with a low glycemic index of 39.

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Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal) →

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
Pinto Beans
Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)
Energy / Calories
347 kcal 358 kcal
Protein
21.4 g 23.9 g
Carbohydrates
62.6 g 63.4 g
Dietary Fiber
15.5 g 10.8 g
Net Carbohydrates
47.1 g 52.6 g
Total Fat
1.15 g 2.17 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
5.07 mg 7.54 mg
Potassium
1393 mg 905 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.70
Glycemic Index (GI)
39 (Low) 26 (Ultra-Low)

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