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Chickpeas vs Lentils
Per 100g, Chickpeas has 19.8g net carbs and Lentils has 12.3g. Lentils is the lower-carb choice for keto and low-carb diets. It also brings 3.1g less sugar.
Lentils is the more keto-friendly pick
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Chickpeas | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
Net carbs Lower wins | 19.8g | 12.3g |
Total carbs Lower wins | 27.4g | 20.2g |
Sugar Lower wins | 4.9g | 1.8g |
Fiber Higher wins | 7.6g | 7.9g |
Protein Higher wins | 8.8g | 9.1g |
Fat — | 2.6g | 0.4g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 28 | 32 |
Calories — | 164 | 116.2 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for low-carb / keto. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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