Chickpea flour (besan) nutrition facts
100 grams of chickpea flour (besan) contain 387 calories, 22 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 6.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of folate (109% DV), copper (101% DV), manganese (70% DV) and protein (45% DV). Most of its calories (61%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Folate109%
- Copper101%
- Manganese70%
- Protein45%
- Thiamin (B1)41%
- Magnesium40%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.49 mg | 41% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.76 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49 mg | 29% |
| Folate | 437 µg | 109% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.86 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 166 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 318 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.81 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.91 mg | 101% |
| Manganese | 1.6 mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 8.3 µg | 15% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 10.3 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other legumes and legume products
| Per 100 g | Chickpea flour (besan) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 | 202 | +92% |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 13.8 g | +63% |
| Total carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21.8 g | +165% |
| Total fat | 6.69 g | 7.65 g | -13% |
| Dietary fiber | 10.8 g | 6.56 g | +65% |
| Total sugars | 10.8 g | 4.05 g | +166% |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 271 mg | -76% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 174288. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.