Chickpea Flour (Besan) Nutrition Facts (per 100g) — Calories, Macros & Vitamins

Nutrient density 7.5GI LowStaple food

Macronutrients

Calories356 kcal 18% DV

Protein22 g 45% DV

Carbohydrates58 g 21% DV

Fat6.7 g 9% DV

Fiber11 g 39% DV

Total sugars11 g no %DV*

Sodium64 mg 3% DV

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A3.0 µg 0%

Vitamin C0.0 mg 0%

Vitamin D0.0 µg 0%

Vitamin E0.8 mg 5%

Vitamin K9.1 µg 8%

Thiamin B10.49 mg 41%

Riboflavin B20.1 mg 8%

Niacin B31.8 mg 11%

Vitamin B60.49 mg 29%

Folate B9437 µg 109%

Vitamin B120.0 µg 0%

Calcium45 mg 3%

Iron4.9 mg 27%

Magnesium166 mg 40%

Phosphorus318 mg 25%

Potassium846 mg 18%

Zinc2.8 mg 26%

Selenium8.3 µg 15%

Common serving sizes

Serving	Weight
1 cup	92 g

What it supports in your body

Blood Pressure Systolic — Potassium helps regulate blood pressure

Bmi — High protein supports lean mass maintenance

Serum Iron — Iron supports hemoglobin and oxygen transport

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Best timing around exercise

Main meals, NOT pre-workout (fiber causes GI distress during exercise). Great post-workout protein source

More legumes

Soybeans Black Lentils (Beluga)Brown Lentils Edamame Green Lentils Red Lentils Tempeh Black Beans

Educational reference only. Values are per 100 g from the app's reference database; % Daily Value uses the FDA 2,000-calorie reference. Not medical or dietary advice. See our full disclaimer.

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