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Chickpea Flour (besan)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Chickpea flour (besan)

Legumes and Legume Products

A 100g serving covers 109% of the daily recommended Folate, making Chickpea Flour (besan) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (22.4g), fat (6.7g), and carbohydrates (57.8g) per 100g. Chickpea Flour (besan) packs 387 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 64mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Chickpea Flour (besan) provides 10.8g of dietary fiber per 100g (39% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Chickpea Flour (besan) delivers meaningful amounts of 16 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories387KCAL
Protein22.4G
Fat6.7G
Carbs57.8G
Fiber10.8G

Calorie Distribution

381kcal
  • Protein24%22.4 g
  • Fat16%6.7 g
  • Carbs61%57.8 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water10.3G
Energy387KCAL
Protein22.4G
Total lipid (fat)6.7G
Carbohydrate, by difference57.8G
Fiber, total dietary10.8G
Total Sugars10.8G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.49MG
Riboflavin0.11MG
Niacin1.8MG
Vitamin B-60.49MG
Folate, total437UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE2.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.83MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)9.1UG
Calcium, Ca45.0MG
Iron, Fe4.9MG
Magnesium, Mg166MG
Phosphorus, P318MG
Potassium, K846MG
Sodium, Na64.0MG
Zinc, Zn2.8MG
Copper, Cu0.91MG
Manganese, Mn1.6MG
Selenium, Se8.3UG
Energy1619kJ
Ash2.8G
Pantothenic acid0.61MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food437UG
Folate, DFE437UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta25.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU41.0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.69G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00.01G
SFA 16:00.56G
SFA 18:00.09G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.5G
MUFA 16:10.01G
MUFA 18:11.5G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated3.0G
PUFA 18:22.9G
PUFA 18:30.11G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Phytosterols39.0MG
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup (92g)35620.6g6.2g53.2g

Scaled from Chickpea Flour (besan)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Chickpea Flour (besan) is a excellent source of Protein (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Chickpea Flour (besan) is a excellent source of Magnesium (40% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
  • Chickpea Flour (besan) is a excellent source of Fiber (39% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
  • Chickpea Flour (besan) is a excellent source of Iron (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Chickpea Flour (besan) is a excellent source of Zinc (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • With 846mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Chickpea Flour (besan). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • Chickpea Flour (besan) is naturally low in sodium at 64mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Chickpea Flour (besan) provides 4.9mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

  • Chickpea Flour (besan) is a meaningful source of folate at 437mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Fiber: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
  • Potassium: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories387
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.7G9%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 64.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 57.8G21%
Dietary Fiber 10.8G39%
Total Sugars 10.8G
Protein 22.4G45%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 45.0MG3%
Iron 4.9MG27%
Potassium 846MG18%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 174288.

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