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Chickpeas vs Edamame
Per 100g, Chickpeas has 27.4g carbs and Edamame has 9g (GI 28 vs 18). Edamame is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 2.7g less sugar and a lower glycemic index.
Edamame is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Chickpeas | Edamame |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 164 | 121.3 |
Total carbs — | 27.4g | 9g |
Net carbs — | 19.8g | 3.9g |
Fiber Higher wins | 7.6g | 5.2g |
Sugar Lower wins | 4.9g | 2.2g |
Protein Higher wins | 8.8g | 11.9g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 28 | 18 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 5.5 | 0.7 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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