Pack with nutrients
Top 1 in Top 9 Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Chickpeas have a remarkable nutritional makeup. They have a moderate amount of calories (269 per cup) (164 grams). About 67% of these calories are from carbohydrates, with the remaining calories coming from protein and fat. Chickpeas also provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as a decent amount of fiber and protein. A 1-cup (164-gram) serving of cooked chickpeas offers:
- Calories: 269
- Protein: 14.5 grams
- Fat: 4 grams
- Carbs: 45 grams
- Fiber: 12.5 grams
- Manganese: 74% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Folate (vitamin B9): 71% of the DV
- Copper: 64% of the DV
- Iron: 26% of the DV
- Zinc: 23% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 22% of the DV
- Magnesium: 19% of the DV
- Thiamine: 16% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
- Selenium: 11% of the DV
- Potassium: 10% of the DV
As you can see, this legume is a particularly good source of the mineral manganese and the B vitamin folate.
