Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a type of bean commonly used in breads, curries, dips, spreads, salsas, and much more!
The flavor profile for chickpeas can be described as creamy and hearty.
Chickpeas contain over 17+ nutrients including 9 vitamins and 8 minerals. Chickpeas are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Chickpeas
There are 11 uses for chickpeas. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Curries.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Sauces.
- Side Dish.
- Snack.
- Soups, Stews.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming chickpeas.
- You can purchase chickpeas with excellent quality at a comparatively better price at Middle Eastern and Indian grocery stores.
- Storing dried chickpeas in the pantry is a good idea as it will keep chickpeas fresh for about a year.
- Grinding dried chickpeas will give you chickpea flour, which can be used in place of wheat flour in many dishes. This is great for creating gluten-free options!
- Add chickpeas to your pasta dishes for extra texture, taste, and nutrition.
- Chickpeas also add flavor and protein to salads.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy chickpeas are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Chickpeas - Dried
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
378
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
5%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 24mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 63g
48%
Dietary Fiber 12g
44%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 20g
45%
Manganese 1184%
·
Folate 139%
·
Copper 73%
·
Thiamin 44%
·
Vitamin B6 42%
·
Phosphorous 36%
·
Zinc 35%
·
Pantothenic Acid 32%
·
Magnesium 25%
·
Iron 24%
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Choline 23%
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Riboflavin 19%
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Potassium 15%
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Niacin 11%
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Vitamin K 10%
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Calcium 6%
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Vitamin C 5%
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Vitamin E 5%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 11 micronutrients.
- Good source of 4 micronutrients.