Calories in Chickpea flour (besan)
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Chickpea flour (besan) contains 387 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (92 g) provides about 356 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 109% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 101% of the Daily Value for copper and 70% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 387 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 64 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 57.8 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber M | 10.8 g | 39% |
| Total sugars I | 10.9 g | |
| Protein M | 22.4 g | 45% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.83 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K I | 9.1 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.49 mg | 41% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.49 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) C | 437 µg | 109% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium M | 166 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus M | 318 mg | 25% |
| Potassium M | 846 mg | 18% |
| Zinc M | 2.8 mg | 26% |
| Copper M | 0.91 mg | 101% |
| Manganese M | 1.6 mg | 70% |
| Selenium I | 8.3 µg | 15% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 61%
- Fat 16%
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
- Protein22.4 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber10.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars10.9 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat6.7 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.69 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium64 mgabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.8 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 I | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.56 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.094 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols I | 39 mg |
|---|
Other components (9)
| Water M | 10.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,619 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 41 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 437 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw Raw | 378 | 20.5 g | 63 g | 6 g |
| Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw Raw | 336 | 23.5 g | 60 g | 1.3 g |
| Lentils, raw Raw | 352 | 24.6 g | 63.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Beans, pink, mature seeds, raw Raw | 343 | 21 g | 64.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Beans, navy, mature seeds, raw Raw | 337 | 22.3 g | 60.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, raw Raw | 347 | 23.9 g | 62.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw Raw | 343 | 23.9 g | 59.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Lentils, pink or red, raw Raw | 358 | 23.9 g | 63.1 g | 2.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chickpea flour (besan)?
100 g of chickpea flour (besan) has 387 kcal. 1 cup (92 g): about 356 kcal.
Is chickpea flour (besan) high in protein?
Chickpea flour (besan) contains 22.4 g of protein per 100 g (45% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.6 g in 1 cup (92 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) has 57.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.8 g of fiber and 10.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chickpea flour (besan)?
Chickpea flour (besan) contains 6.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.69 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chickpea flour (besan) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (109% DV), copper (101% DV), manganese (70% DV), Thiamin (B1) (41% DV) and magnesium (40% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chickpea flour (besan)?
100 g contains 64 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174288. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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