besan
Packaged product Beans and Legumes 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 beans and legumes on FoodFactly (355 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for selenium, 22% of the Daily Value for manganese and 18% 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 | 4.2 g | 15% |
| 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 | 0.076 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.012 mg | 0.9% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) L | 27.9 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 31.5 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus L | 63 mg | 5% |
| Potassium L | 103 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 0.71 mg | 6% |
| Copper L | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese L | 0.51 mg | 22% |
| Selenium L | 17.8 µg | 32% |
| Iodine L | 3.8 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 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 21 g)
- Fiber4.2 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 10.8 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 3.5 g)
- Fat5.3 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 6 g)
- Saturated fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 0.7 g)
- Sodium20.8 mgabove the median for beans and legumes (median 20 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 8.7 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 8.8 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 55.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Good Life
- Barcode
- 8902901001600
- Quantity
- 1kg
- Category
- Chickpea flours
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Chana Dal (Chickpea flour)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Chickpeas
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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 beans and legumes, that is above the median (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in besan?
Besan has 46.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 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 (32% DV), manganese (22% DV), copper (18% DV) and Vitamin B6 (13% 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 June 17, 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 8902901001600. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 17, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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