Chickpea Flour Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Chickpea flour consistently reduces the post-meal blood glucose (sugar) response when compared to high-glycemic foods like white bread, potatoes, or white rice .
The flour contains carbohydrates and lipid molecules that can slow down hydrolysis (the chemical breakdown of compounds by water), which may contribute to a more gradual digestion process .
Chickpea flour is a minimally processed alternative to refined grain flours, providing higher levels of fiber and protein than many traditional starches .
Early research suggests that the high concentration of saponins (naturally occurring plant compounds) in chickpea flour may play a role in reducing certain types of intestinal lesions, though more human studies are needed .

Interesting fact

Also known as gram flour or besan, it has been used for centuries in the Indian subcontinent not only as a food staple but also as a traditional facial exfoliant and cleanser.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Folate

SUPER

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Dietary fibre

SUPER

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Manganese

SUPER

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Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

353

kcal per 100g

Protein22.7g

Fat5.40g

Carbs54.7g

Fiber9.10g

Sugar2.30g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat2.80g

Monounsat1.01g

Saturated0.61g

Trans0.02g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Pulses like chickpeas have a low carbon footprint and improve soil health by fixing nitrogen.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Airtight Container

6–12 months

Store in a cool, dark place to prevent the natural oils from turning rancid.

Refrigerate

1–2 years

Extends freshness in warm climates.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Chickpea attenuates postprandial blood glucose responses: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nutritional composition, health benefits and bio-active compounds of ...

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Chickpeas and Hummus

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effectiveness of Chickpeas on Blood Sugar: A Systematic Review ...

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Processed Foods and Health - The Nutrition Source

[8]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

59.3

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