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Black Beans vs Pigeon Peas
Per 100g, Black Beans has 23.8g carbs and Pigeon Peas has 62.8g. Pigeon Peas is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 6.3g more fiber.
Pigeon Peas is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Black Beans | Pigeon Peas |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 132 | 343 |
Total carbs — | 23.8g | 62.8g |
Net carbs — | 15.1g | 47.8g |
Fiber Higher wins | 8.7g | 15g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.3g | 0g |
Protein Higher wins | 8.7g | 21.7g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 30 | — |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 4.5 | — |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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