Besan
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Good Life
Besan contains 330 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 15% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (345 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for selenium, 29% of the Daily Value for manganese and 23% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 330 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 20.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 46.7 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber L | 5.5 g | 19% |
| Total sugars L | 1.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 21.9 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) L | 36.5 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 41.2 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium L | 27.5 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 82.5 mg | 7% |
| Potassium L | 135 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0.93 mg | 8% |
| Copper L | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Manganese L | 0.67 mg | 29% |
| Selenium L | 23.3 µg | 42% |
| Iodine L | 5 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 15%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 11 g)
- Fiber5.5 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 4 g)
- Sugars1.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 1.3 g)
- Fat5.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium20.8 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 11.4 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 11.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 72.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Chana dal
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Besan?
100 g of Besan has 330 kcal.
Is Besan high in protein?
Besan contains 21.9 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 11 g).
How many carbs are in Besan?
Besan has 46.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.5 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Besan?
Besan contains 5.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.5 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Besan contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (42% DV), manganese (29% DV), copper (23% DV) and Vitamin B6 (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Besan?
100 g contains 20.8 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated February 24, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 8902901001594. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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