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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Chickpea Flour (Besan)"
| Food Name: Chickpea Flour (Besan) | |
| Food Group: Beans and Lentils | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 387 | Total Fat (g): 7 |
| Protein (g): 22 | Carbohydrates (g): 58 |
| Sugars (g): 11 | Fiber (g): 11 |
| Net Carbs (g): 47 | Water (g): 10 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 1 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1504 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 2983 | Omega-3 (mg): 112 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 2871 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 41 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 |
| Vitamin E (mg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 9 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 437 | Food Folate (mcg): 437 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 437 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 45 | Iron (mg): 5 |
| Magnesium (mg): 166 | Phosphorus (mg): 318 |
| Potassium (mg): 846 | Sodium (mg): 64 |
| Zinc (mg): 3 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Manganese (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 8 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 25 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Chickpea Flour (Besan)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)'?
100 grams of 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 22g (around 44% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 58g (around 21% of daily requirement),
Fat – 7g (around 9% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' provides around 387 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 19% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 22g protein, 58g carbs, and 7g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 5 mg (28% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 166 mg (40% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 318 mg (25% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Manganese (mg): 2 mg (87% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Potassium (mg): 846 mg (18% DV).
'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 45 mg (3% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 8 mcg (15% DV),
Sodium (mg): 64 mg (3% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Chickpea Flour (Besan) in significant amounts?
'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 437 mcg (109% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 437 mcg (109% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 437 mcg (109% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 41 IU (1% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 9 mcg (8% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Chickpea Flour (Besan)' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.