Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed vs Chickpea flour (besan)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed 137 kcal Chickpea flour (besan) 387 kcal
Calories
137 kcal 387 kcal
Protein
7.0 g 22.4 g
Carbs
20.3 g 57.8 g
Fiber
~ 10.8 g
Sugars
~ 10.9 g
Fat
3.1 g 6.7 g
Sodium
202 mg 64 mg

Key takeaways

  • Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed has 65% fewer calories (137 kcal vs 387 kcal).
  • Chickpea flour (besan) has more protein (22.4 g vs 7.0 g).
  • Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed has more carbs (20.3 g vs 57.8 g).
  • Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed has more fat (3.1 g vs 6.7 g).
  • Chickpea flour (besan) has more sodium (64 mg vs 202 mg).
MacronutrientsChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Calories 137 kcal 387 kcal
Protein 7.0 g 22.4 g
Total Fat 3.1 g 6.7 g
Total Carbohydrate 20.3 g 57.8 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 10.8 g
Total Sugars ~ 10.9 g
Water 68.6 g 10.3 g
CarbohydratesChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Total Carbohydrate 20.3 g 57.8 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 10.8 g
Starch 12.8 g ~
Total Sugars ~ 10.9 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Total Fat 3.1 g 6.7 g
Saturated Fat ~ 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat ~ 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat ~ 3.0 g
Trans Fat ~ 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids ~ 112.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids ~ 2,871.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Protein 7.0 g 22.4 g
VitaminsChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 2.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin D ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.8 mg
Vitamin K ~ 9.1 mcg
Thiamin (B1) ~ 0.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2) ~ 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) ~ 1.8 mg
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.5 mg
Folate (B9) ~ 437.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.6 mg
MineralsChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 40.5 mg 45.0 mg
Iron 1.0 mg 4.9 mg
Magnesium 28.4 mg 166.0 mg
Phosphorus 86.5 mg 318.0 mg
Potassium 136.8 mg 846.0 mg
Sodium 201.7 mg 64.0 mg
Zinc 0.7 mg 2.8 mg
Copper 0.3 mg 0.9 mg
Manganese 0.7 mg 1.6 mg
Selenium ~ 8.3 mcg
SterolsChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 39.0 mg
OtherChickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsedChickpea flour (besan)
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 1.0 g 2.8 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed or Chickpea flour (besan)?

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed has fewer calories: 137 kcal for Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed vs 387 kcal for Chickpea flour (besan) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed or Chickpea flour (besan)?

Chickpea flour (besan) has more protein: 7.0 g for Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed vs 22.4 g for Chickpea flour (besan) per 100 g.

Is Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed or Chickpea flour (besan) healthier?

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed is lower in calories, and Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.