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

Brown / Green Lentils (Whole) vs. Soybeans (Mature Dry)

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

Comparing:
Brown / Green Lentils (Whole)
Soybeans (Mature Dry)

Whole brown and green lentils retain their protective seed coat. Per 100g dry, they deliver 353 kcal, 60.1g carbohydrates (30.5g total fiber / dietary prebiotic), 24.6g protein, and 1.06g fat with a low glycemic index of 29.

View full Brown / Green Lentils (Whole) spec sheet →

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
353 kcal 446 kcal
Protein
24.6 g 36.5 g
Carbohydrates
60.1 g 30.2 g
Dietary Fiber
30.5 g 9.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
29.6 g 20.9 g
Total Fat
1.06 g 19.9 g
Iron (Non-Heme)
6.51 mg 15.7 mg
Potassium
677 mg 1797 mg
PDCAAS Amino Score
0.72 0.98 (Complete Protein)
Glycemic Index (GI)
29 (Low) 16 (Ultra-Low)