Chickpea flour (besan) nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Chickpea flour (besan)
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 387 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 47 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (92 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 0.1 (neutral) |
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 92% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 90% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 89% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 85% of foods
Chickpea flour (besan) calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 387 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 356 | 92 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
123IU of 5,000IU
2.5%
Vitamin E:
2.5mg of 15mg
17%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
1.5mg of 1mg
122%
Vitamin B2:
0.32mg of 1mg
24%
Vitamin B3:
5.3mg of 16mg
33%
Vitamin B5:
1.8mg of 5mg
36%
Vitamin B6:
1.5mg of 1mg
114%
Folate:
1311µg of 400µg
328%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
27µg of 120µg
23%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 45%
22.4 g of 50 g
22.4 g (45% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 10%
6.7 g of 65 g
6.7 g (10% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
57.8 g of 300 g
57.8 g (19% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
10.3 g of 2,000 g
10.3 g (1% of DV )
Other:
2.8 g
2.8 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.69 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3 g
Fiber content ratio for Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar:
11 g
Fiber:
11 g
Other:
36 g
All nutrients for Chickpea flour (besan) per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% | 16% |
8.2 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 22g | 53% | 18% |
7.9 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 6.7g | 10% | 44% |
5 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 47g | N/A | 20% |
1.2 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 58g | 19% | 17% |
2.1 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 166mg | 40% | 11% |
1.2 times more than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% | 36% |
2.8 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 846mg | 25% | 8% |
5.8 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 4.9mg | 61% | 11% |
1.9 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 11g | N/A | 38% |
1.2 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 11g | 43% | 10% |
4.5 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.91mg | 101% | 17% |
6.4 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.8mg | 26% | 32% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 318mg | 45% | 15% |
1.7 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% | 62% |
7.7 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | 68% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | 49% |
1.8 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 15% | 62% | |
| Manganese | 1.6mg | 70% | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.49mg | 41% | 18% |
1.8 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 8% | 67% |
1.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 11% | 60% |
5.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.61mg | 12% | 52% |
1.9 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49mg | 38% | 25% |
4.1 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | 51% |
11.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 437µg | 109% | 16% |
7.2 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.69g | 3% | 66% |
8.5 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5g | N/A | 58% |
6.5 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3g | N/A | 25% |
15.8 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
10%
Total Fat
6.7g
3.2%
Saturated Fat 0.69g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
2.8%
Sodium 64mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
43%
Dietary Fiber
11g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
22g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
45mg
4.5%
Iron
4.9mg
61%
Potassium
846mg
25%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
Chickpea flour (besan) nutrition infographic
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References
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