Calories in Farine de pois chiches (bésan)
Generic food Haricots et légumineuses
Farine de pois chiches (bésan) contains 387 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tasse (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 légumes et produits à base de légumineuses 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 cuivre and 70 % of the Daily Value for manganèse.
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 % |
| Vitamine A C | 2 µg | 0,2 % |
| Vitamine C Z | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E I | 0,83 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamine K I | 9,1 µg | 8 % |
| Thiamine (B1) M | 0,49 mg | 41 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) M | 0,11 mg | 8 % |
| Niacine (B3) M | 1,8 mg | 11 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) M | 0,61 mg | 12 % |
| Vitamine B6 M | 0,49 mg | 29 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 437 µg | 109 % |
| Vitamine B12 Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium M | 45 mg | 3 % |
| Fer M | 4,9 mg | 27 % |
| Magnésium M | 166 mg | 40 % |
| Phosphore M | 318 mg | 25 % |
| Potassium M | 846 mg | 18 % |
| Zinc M | 2,8 mg | 26 % |
| Cuivre M | 0,91 mg | 101 % |
| Manganèse M | 1,6 mg | 70 % |
| Sélénium 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 légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 8,9 g)
- Fiber10,8 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 5,3 g)
- Sugars10,9 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 2,2 g)
- Fat6,7 gin the top quarter of légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 1,4 g)
- Saturated fat0,69 gabove the median for légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (median 0,21 g)
- Sodium64 mgabove the median for légumes et produits à base de légumineuses (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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées I | 1,5 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées 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 |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) I | 2,9 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| CFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0,01 g |
| CFA 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)
| Bêta-carotène C | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène Z | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine Z | 0 µg |
| Rétinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotène, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamine D (D2 + D3), Unités internationales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta C | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytostérols I | 39 mg |
|---|
Other components (9)
| Eau M | 10,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool I | 0 g |
| Caféine Z | 0 mg |
| Cendres M | 2,8 g |
| Théobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Énergie C | 1 619 kJ |
| Vitamine A, UI C | 41 IU |
| Acide folique Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture M | 437 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pois chiches (fèves de Garbanzo), gram bengal), graines matures, brut Raw | 378 | 20,5 g | 63 g | 6 g |
| Pois à coque, fréquent (yeux noirs), couvreur, sud), graines matures, brut Raw | 336 | 23,5 g | 60 g | 1,3 g |
| Lentilles, brut Raw | 352 | 24,6 g | 63,4 g | 1,1 g |
| Haricots, rose, graines matures, brut Raw | 343 | 21 g | 64,2 g | 1,1 g |
| Haricots, marine, graines matures, brut Raw | 337 | 22,3 g | 60,8 g | 1,5 g |
| Haricots mung, graines matures, brut Raw | 347 | 23,9 g | 62,6 g | 1,2 g |
| Pois à coque, cathjang, graines matures, brut Raw | 343 | 23,9 g | 59,6 g | 2,1 g |
| Lentilles, rose ou rouge, brut 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 farine de pois chiches (bésan)?
100 g of farine de pois chiches (bésan) has 387 kcal. 1 tasse (92 g): about 356 kcal.
Is farine de pois chiches (bésan) high in protein?
Farine de pois chiches (bésan) contains 22,4 g of protein per 100 g (45 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20,6 g in 1 tasse (92 g). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes et produits à base de légumineuses, that is above the median (median 8,9 g).
How many carbs are in farine de pois chiches (bésan)?
Farine de pois chiches (bésan) 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 farine de pois chiches (bésan)?
Farine de pois chiches (bésan) 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 farine de pois chiches (bésan) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (109 % DV), cuivre (101 % DV), manganèse (70 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (41 % DV) and magnésium (40 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in farine de pois chiches (bésan)?
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 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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