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Black Beans vs Lentils
Per 100g, Black Beans has 23.8g carbs and Lentils has 20.2g (GI 30 vs 32). Black Beans is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 0.8g more fiber and 1.5g less sugar.
Black Beans is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Black Beans | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 132 | 116.2 |
Total carbs — | 23.8g | 20.2g |
Net carbs — | 15.1g | 12.3g |
Fiber Higher wins | 8.7g | 7.9g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.3g | 1.8g |
Protein Higher wins | 8.7g | 9.1g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 30 | 32 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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