Chickpeas

LEGUME

These legume also known as Garbanzo bean maintain a good bite, yet light and subtle flavour. They're perfect for adding depth to salads or curries as well as sauces and spreads.

Chickpeas are an excellent source of both vital minerals as well as protein and fibre contents. They're a great all round food for maintaining healthy body functions.

Studies of interest

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  1. Nutritional quality and health benefits of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
    British Journal of Nutrition. 2012 Aug;108(S1):S11-26..

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NUTRIENT DATA

/100g
Water60.21 g
Energy164 kcal
7 %
Protein8.86 g
Fats2.59 g
Carbs27.42 g
Fiber7.6 g
Sugars4.8 g
Calcium49 mg
4 %
Iron2.89 mg
19 %
Magnesium48 mg
13 %
Phosphorus168 mg
13 %
Potassium291 mg
6 %
Sodium7 mg
Zinc1.53 mg
17 %
Copper0.352 mg
40 %
Manganese1.03 mg
64 %
Selenium3.7 µg
7 %
Vit C1.3 mg
2 %
Thiamin0.116 mg
12 %
Riboflavin0.063 mg
6 %
Niacin0.526 mg
4 %
Vit B60.139 mg
12 %
Folate172 µg
43 %
Vit B120 µg
Vit A1 µg
Vit E0.35 mg
2 %
Vit D0 µg
Vit K4 µg
5 %
Sat Fat0.269 g
Mono Fat0.583 g
Poly Fat1.156 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Caffeine0 mg