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Edamame vs Lentils

Per 100g, Edamame has 9g carbs and Lentils has 20.2g (GI 18 vs 32). Edamame is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with a lower glycemic index.

Winner
Edamame
6g net
per 1 cup (155g)
vs
Lentils
24.4g net
per 1 cup cooked (198g)
Edamame is the better-quality carb

Side by side

per 100g
MetricEdamameLentils
Calories
121.3116.2
Total carbs
9g20.2g
Net carbs
3.9g12.3g
Fiber
Higher wins
5.2g7.9g
Sugar
Lower wins
2.2g1.8g
Protein
Higher wins
11.9g9.1g
Glycemic index
Lower wins
1832
Glycemic load
Lower wins
0.73.9

Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.

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