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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Pinto Beans vs. Yellow Split Peas

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Pinto Beans
Yellow Split Peas

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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Yellow split peas (Pisum sativum) are husked, split dried field peas. Per 100g dry, they provide 341 kcal, 60.4g carbohydrates (25.5g fiber), 24.6g protein, and 1.16g fat with a low glycemic index of 25.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
347 kcal 341 kcal
Protein
21.4 g 24.6 g
Carbohydrates
62.6 g 60.4 g
Dietary Fiber
15.5 g 25.5 g
Net Carbohydrates
47.1 g 34.9 g
Total Fat
1.15 g 1.16 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
5.07 mg 4.43 mg
Potassium
1393 mg 981 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.73
Glycemic Index (GI)
39 (Low) 25 (Ultra-Low)