# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Beans, Lentils & Pulses

Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal) vs. Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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

Comparing:
Red Lentils (Split Masoor Dal)
Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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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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.

View full Soybeans (Mature Dry) spec sheet →

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)