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Chickpeas vs Lentils
Per 100g, Chickpeas has 27.4g carbs and Lentils has 20.2g (GI 28 vs 32). Lentils is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 3.1g less sugar.
Lentils is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Chickpeas | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 164 | 116.2 |
Total carbs — | 27.4g | 20.2g |
Net carbs — | 19.8g | 12.3g |
Fiber Higher wins | 7.6g | 7.9g |
Sugar Lower wins | 4.9g | 1.8g |
Protein Higher wins | 8.8g | 9.1g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 28 | 32 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 5.5 | 3.9 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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