Chickpeas are a staple in the world of legumes. But are they as healthy as we think? In short, yes.
Chickpeas are a great source of fiber and plant-based protein, as well as load of nutrients, like folate and iron! I’ll put on my nutritionist brain and break it down! (This information is per 1 cup (164g) of canned or cooked chickpeas)
Calories: 269
Chickpeas are middle of the road in terms of calories – they’re not low calorie, but also not packed with calories. Chickpeas contain a similar amount of calories as most peas and beans like it
Carbohydrates: 45g
Chickpeas are not a low carb food, so they’re not suited for a keto diet. But with loads of complex carbs and fiber (see below), they’re a great addition to most other types of diets!
Chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber, and have 50% of your Daily Value (DV). This means that chickpeas can can make you to feel full, helping you to eat less and lose weight.
Protein: 15g
Chickpeas are a good source of protein. Like many plant-based proteins, they don’t contain all the essential amino acids that we need, but they are rich in a few, including lysine and arginine
Fat: 4g
While not completely fat-free, chickpeas are relatively low fat.
71% Daily Value of Folate
Chickpeas are rich in folate, which is a water-soluble vitamin that helps make DNA & RNA.
28% Daily Value of Phosphorus
They also contain a good amount of phosphorus, the mineral that works with calcium to help build strong bones and teeth bones and teeth.
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