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Chickpea flour (besan)
Legumes & Soy

Chickpea flour (besan)

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Calories
387kcal
Protein
22.39g
Protein / 100 kcal
5.8g
Total fat
6.69g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Chickpea flour (besan) is a legumes & soy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 387 calories, 22.4 g of protein, 57.8 g of carbohydrate and 6.7 g of fat. That works out to 5.8 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros381 kcal
  • Protein22.39 g · 23.5%
  • Carbs57.82 g · 60.7%
  • Fat6.69 g · 15.8%

Where Chickpea flour (besan) ranks

Nutrition

5.8 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    387 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    22.39 g
    45%
  • Carbohydrate
    57.82 g
    21%
  • Fiber
    10.8 g
    39%
  • Total sugars
    10.85 g
  • Total fat
    6.69 g
    9%
  • Saturated fat
    0.69 g
    3%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    64 mg
    3%
  • Potassium
    846 mg
    18%
  • Calcium
    45 mg
    3%
  • Iron
    4.86 mg
    27%
  • Magnesium
    166 mg
    40%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 387 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 22.4 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 57.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 6.7 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 10.8 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 10.9 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Chickpea flour (besan) high in protein?
Chickpea flour (besan) provides 5.8 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Chickpea flour (besan) keto-friendly?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 57.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so it is relatively high in carbs for a strict keto plan (per 100 g).
Is Chickpea flour (besan) vegan?
Yes — Chickpea flour (besan) contains no animal products, so it is vegan.
Is Chickpea flour (besan) vegetarian?
Yes — Chickpea flour (besan) is vegetarian.
Is Chickpea flour (besan) gluten-free?
Yes — Chickpea flour (besan) contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Chickpea flour (besan) dairy-free?
Yes — Chickpea flour (besan) contains no milk or dairy ingredients.
What is a serving size of Chickpea flour (besan)?
A common serving of Chickpea flour (besan) is 1 undetermined cup (about 92 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

Educational information only — not medical advice. See our methodology.