Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans, Bengal Gram) Nutrition

Chickpeas 

Chickpea or garbanzo bean is a famous legume or pulse (edible seed) also known as Ceci bean, Bengal gram or Egyptian pea, depending on where you’re eating them. 

These small, pale-brown beans have been cultivated for the better part of 7,000 years, making them the oldest and most popular legumes on the planet.

Nutrition of Chickpeas

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	687.0 KJ	8%
From Carbohydrates	469.0 KJ	~
From Fat	90.9 KJ	~
From Protein	129.0 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	27.4 g	9%
Dietary Fiber	7.6 g	30%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	4.8 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	2.6 g	4%
Saturated Fat	0.3 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.6 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.2 g	~
Omega-3	43.0 mg	~
Omega-6	1113.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	8.9 g	18%
Tryptophan	85.0 mg	~
Threonine	329.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	380.0 mg	~
Leucine	631.0 mg	~
Lysine	593.0 mg	~
Methionine	116.0 mg	~
Cystine	119.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	475.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	220.0 mg	~
Valine	372.0 mg	~
Arginine	835.0 mg	~
Histidine	244.0 mg	~
Alanine	380.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	1042.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	1550.0 mg	~
Glycine	369.0 mg	~
Proline	366.0 mg	~
Serine	447.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	27.0 IU	1%
Vitamin C	1.3 mg	2%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin K	4.0 mcg	5%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate	172.0 mcg	43%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.3 mg	3%
Choline	42.8 mg	~
Betaine	0.0 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	49.0 mg	5%
Iron	2.9 mg	16%
Magnesium	48.0 mg	12%
Phosphorus	168.0 mg	17%
Potassium	291.0 mg	8%
Sodium	7.0 mg	0%
Zinc	1.5 mg	10%
Copper	0.4 mg	18%
Manganese	1.0 mg	52%
Selenium	3.7 mcg	5%
Fluoride	0.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	0.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	60.2 g	~
Ash	0.9 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Chickpeas

• Prevent Diabetes
• Weight Loss
• Improve Digestion
• Boost Heart Health
• Boost Eye Health
• Good Source of Protein
• Rich Source of Antioxidants
• Prevent Genetic Defects
• Strengthen Bones
• Maintain Blood Pressure
• Prevent Hair Loss