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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Pinto Beans vs. Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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

Comparing:
Pinto Beans
Soybeans (Mature Dry)
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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Soybeans (Mature Dry) →

Soybeans (Glycine max) are oilseed legumes containing complete plant protein. Per 100g dry, they provide 446 kcal, 36.5g complete protein, 19.9g healthy lipids, 30.2g carbohydrates (9.3g fiber), and a near-perfect PDCAAS score of 0.95–1.0.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Pinto Beans
Soybeans (Mature Dry)
Energy / Calories
347 kcal 446 kcal
Protein
21.4 g 36.5 g
Carbohydrates
62.6 g 30.2 g
Dietary Fiber
15.5 g 9.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
47.1 g 20.9 g
Total Fat
1.15 g 19.9 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
5.07 mg 15.7 mg
Potassium
1393 mg 1797 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.98 (Complete Protein)
Glycemic Index (GI)
39 (Low) 16 (Ultra-Low)

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