Legumes & beans

Chickpea flour (besan)

FDC 174288cup (92 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 66 · +3 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Chickpea flour (besan) is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 66 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 26 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (45% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (40% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (39% DV). Most of its 387 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 22.4 g · 24%Carb 57.8 g · 61%Fat 6.7 g · 16%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories387 kcal19%
Total fat6.7 g9%
Saturated fat0.69 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium64 mg3%
Carbohydrate58 g21%
Dietary fiber11 g39%
Sugars11 g
Protein22 g45%
Potassium846 mg18%
Calcium45 mg3%
Iron4.9 mg27%
Magnesium166 mg40%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.83 mg6%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 174288

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein45% DV
Magnesium40% DV
Dietary fiber39% DV
Iron27% DV
Potassium18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density66 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g11 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g64 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

TempehDensity 67 vs 66Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu)Density 69 vs 66Peanut flour, low fatDensity 69 vs 66

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