Besan
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Besan contains 377 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 377 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 7% 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 101% of the Daily Value for copper, 70% of the Daily Value for manganese and 41% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 377 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Trans fat L | 0.1 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 8.2 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 76.9 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10.8 g | 39% |
| Total sugars L | 0.2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.2 g | 22% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.83 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.49 mg | 41% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.49 mg | 29% |
| Calcium L | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium L | 166 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus L | 318 mg | 25% |
| Potassium L | 846 mg | 18% |
| Zinc L | 2.8 mg | 26% |
| Copper L | 0.91 mg | 101% |
| Manganese L | 1.6 mg | 70% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 81%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein11.2 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 21 g)
- Sugars0.2 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 3.5 g)
- Fat2.8 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 6 g)
- Saturated fat0.61 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 0.74 g)
- Sodium8.2 mgbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 20 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3 g |
Individual fatty acids (2)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
Other components (2)
| Water L | 10.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- More
- Barcode
- 8903023003497
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Label serving
- 100 g
- 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
Besan (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 377 kcal. Serving, 100 g (100 g): about 377 kcal.
Is Besan high in protein?
Besan contains 11.2 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.2 g in serving, 100 g (100 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in Besan?
Besan has 76.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.8 g of fiber and 0.2 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 2.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.61 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 copper (101% DV), manganese (70% DV), Thiamin (B1) (41% DV), magnesium (40% DV) and Vitamin B6 (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Besan?
100 g contains 8.2 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 18, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 8903023003497. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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