Chickpea flour (besan)
FDC 174288cup (92 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 66 · +3 vs Legumes & beans medianOn 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.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber | 11 g | 39% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 22 g | 45% |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 166 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83 mg | 6% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 53 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.9 g | 35% |
| Sugars | 9.9 g | |
| Protein | 21 g | 41% |
| Potassium | 778 mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 153 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1.8 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 5% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174288Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the legumes & beans median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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