Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal) vs. Soybeans (Mature Dry)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
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.
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.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
358 kcal | 446 kcal |
|
Protein
|
23.9 g | 36.5 g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
63.4 g | 30.2 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
10.8 g | 9.3 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
52.6 g | 20.9 g |
|
Total Fat
|
2.17 g | 19.9 g |
|
Iron (Non-Heme)
|
7.54 mg | 15.7 mg |
|
Potassium
|
905 mg | 1797 mg |
|
PDCAAS Amino Score
|
0.70 | 0.98 (Complete Protein) |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
26 (Ultra-Low) | 16 (Ultra-Low) |