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Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) vs. Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)

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

Comparing:
Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)

Black-eyed peas (Vigna unguiculata) are pale legumes with a distinctive black spot. Per 100g dry, they provide 336 kcal, 60.0g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber), 23.5g protein, and 1.26g fat with rich folate density (446µg / 112% DV).

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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
336 kcal 358 kcal
Protein
23.5 g 23.9 g
Carbohydrates
60.0 g 63.4 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 10.8 g
Net Carbohydrates
49.4 g 52.6 g
Total Fat
1.26 g 2.17 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
8.27 mg 7.54 mg
Potassium
1112 mg 905 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.73 0.70
Glycemic Index (GI)
38 (Low) 26 (Ultra-Low)