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Chickpea flour (besan) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density5.8 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 24% · 22.4 g
Carbs 61% · 57.8 g
Fat 16% · 6.7 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 47 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Chickpea flour (besan) · per 100 g
Calories387
Total Fat 6.7 g9% DV
Saturated Fat 0.7 g3% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 64 mg3% DV
Total Carbs 57.8 g21% DV
Fiber 10.8 g39% DV
Sugars 10.9 g
Protein 22.4 g45% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 45 mg · Iron 4.9 mg · Potassium 846 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 387 |
| 1 cup | 92 g | 356 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 387 calories per 100 grams, which is about 356 calories per 1 cup.
How much protein is in Chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 22.4 g of protein per 100 grams — 5.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Chickpea flour (besan) keto-friendly?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 47 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Chickpea flour (besan) vegan?
Chickpea flour (besan) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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