One hundred grams of lupini beans provide more protein than two medium eggs, according to nutritional data shared by specialist Natalia Sirvent.
Sirvent said that the legume serves as a plant-based alternative to diversify diets and incorporate nutrients that support intestinal and metabolic health, as O GLOBO reported. Meanwhile, reporting from Notícias ao Minuto highlighted that hemp seeds also surpass eggs in protein content, providing 6.7 grams of protein per two tablespoons compared to roughly 6 grams in a large egg.
Both food sources offer distinct nutritional profiles that complement daily dietary planning.
Lupini beans contain fiber that aids digestion and contributes to a balanced gut microbiota, as Sirvent explained to O GLOBO.
— “They are a very filling food with very few calories.” said Natalia Sirvent, nutritionist, telling O GLOBO that the legumes possess a low glycemic index.
In comparison, hemp seeds also supply dietary fiber, with one serving containing between 1 and 2 grams of fiber, according to nutritionist Theresa DeLorenzo in Notícias ao Minuto. DeLorenzo said that hemp seeds provide eight times more iron than eggs, alongside higher levels of calcium, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
Unlike raw eggs or other legumes requiring extensive cooking times, lupini beans are typically sold ready for consumption as snacks, in salads, or as side dishes, according to O GLOBO.
Specialists advise checking canned product labels for sodium levels and rinsing them before consumption. Similarly, individuals with a history of legume or lupini allergies must avoid them.
Hemp seeds offer similar convenience because they can be eaten straight from the package, as Notícias ao Minuto noted. Nutritionist Andrea Holwegner stated in Notícias ao Minuto that both hemp seeds and eggs provide high-quality nutrients without representing a dietary competition.
One hundred grams of lupini beans contain more protein than two medium eggs, as Natalia Sirvent reported to O GLOBO. By comparison, two tablespoons of hemp seeds provide 6.7 grams of protein, slightly exceeding the 6 grams found in a single large egg, according to data cited by Andrea Holwegner in Notícias ao Minuto.
Hemp seeds supply magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and dietary fiber, according to Theresa DeLorenzo in Notícias ao Minuto. DeLorenzo said that a serving of hemp seeds provides 8 milligrams of iron, which exceeds the 1 milligram found in an egg.
Experts recommend checking canned lupini bean labels for sodium content, then draining and rinsing the product prior to consumption, as O GLOBO reported.
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