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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chickpea flour (besan)'s food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 33/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chickpea flour (besan) delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Chickpea flour (besan) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
61% from carbs
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Carbs 61%57.8 g per serving
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Fat 16%6.7 g per serving
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Protein 24%22.4 g per serving
What Chickpea flour (besan) is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 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 | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 555.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 94.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 13.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,490.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,871.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.4 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 45.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 166.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 318.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 846.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 64.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg | |
| Copper | 0.9 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.6 mg | |
| Selenium | 8.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 39.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 2.8 g | — |
About Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour, known as besan or gram flour, is made from ground dried chickpeas. A staple across Indian, Pakistani and Mediterranean kitchens, it carries a distinctive earthy, slightly nutty and faintly bitter flavor that mellows on cooking. Naturally gluten-free, it is the base for pakoras, the batter for many fritters, and dishes such as socca and the savory flatbread farinata.
At about 387 calories per 100 grams of dry flour, besan stands out among flours for nutrition: it is genuinely high in plant protein and fiber, and supplies folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. That combination makes it more satiating and nutrient-dense than refined grain flours, and a popular protein-rich, gluten-free baking option.
Whisked with water it forms a batter that fries into crisp pakoras or sets into a custard-like cake; it also thickens curries and, mixed with water, even works as a vegan egg substitute. Toasting the flour gently before use tames its raw, beany taste.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chickpea flour (besan)?
There are 387 calories in 100 g of Chickpea flour (besan), or about 356 calories in 1 cup (92 g).
How much protein is in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) contains 22.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 57.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) provides 6.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chickpea flour (besan) a good source of?
Chickpea flour (besan) is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (109% DV), Copper (101% DV), Manganese (70% DV), Protein (45% DV), Thiamin (B1) (41% DV) and Magnesium (40% DV) and a good source of Potassium, Selenium, Pantothenic Acid (B5) and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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