Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans or bengal gram are low in saturated fat, and very low in cholesterol and sodium. Chickpea is a very good source of folate and manganese and also a good source of protein, dietary fiber and copper. Try the Chole recipe.
Nutriional information of Raw Mature Chickpeas seeds
The following nutrition data table of chickpeas shows that chickpea is high in potassium, fiber, protein, folate, iron, magnesium; and low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. This food is very good for health.
| Serving size: 1 cup = 200g Data compiled by FatFreeKitchen.com | |
| Calories: 728 Calories from fat: 101 Calories from carbohydrate: 493 Calories from protein: 134 Total Fat: 12g Saturated fat: 1.3g Omega-3 fatty acid: 202mg Omega-6 fatty acids: 5.2g Sodium: 48mg Carbohydrate: 121g Dietary Fiber: 35g Sugars: 21g Cholesterol: 0 Protein: 39g | Iron: 12.5mg Magnesium: 230mg Phosphorus: 732mg Potassium: 1750mg Sodium: 48.0mg Zinc: 6.9mg Copper: 1.7mg Manganese: 4.4mg Selenium: 16.4mcg Vitamin A: 134 IU Beta Carotene: 80.0 mcg Vitamin C: 8.0mg Vitamin E: 1.6mg Vitamin B6: 1.1mg Folate: 1114mcg |