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Nutritional Profile of Chickpea Flour (Besan) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 43 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chickpea Flour (Besan).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for three nutrients.
These are
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Legumes and Legume Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chickpea Flour (Besan)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Chickpea Flour (Besan)
In food category: Legumes and Legume Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 57.8 g | 16.4 g | 28 | 422 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.8 g | 3.1 g | 28 | 139 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 10.8 g | 3.1 g | 14 | 750 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.5 g | 425.2 mg | 147 | 1724 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3 g | 844.8 mg | 88 | 909 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 693 mg | 196.5 mg | 171 | 2154 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 120 | 1080 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 82 | 1140 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 555 mg | 157.3 mg | 164 | 1727 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 94 mg | 26.6 mg | 187 | 1597 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.5 g | 422.4 mg | 148 | 1678 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 75 | 970 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.9 g | 813.6 mg | 63 | 828 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 189 | 844 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 6.4 g | 53 | 304 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 437 µg | 123.9 µg | 17 | 130 |
| Folate, food | 437 µg | 123.9 µg | 15 | 28 |
| Folate, total | 437 µg | 123.9 µg | 15 | 88 |
| Niacin | 1.8 mg | 499 µg | 69 | 1322 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 606 µg | 171.8 µg | 57 | 586 |
| Riboflavin | 106 µg | 30.1 µg | 99 | 705 |
| Thiamin | 486 µg | 137.8 µg | 49 | 404 |
| Vitamin B6 | 492 µg | 139.5 µg | 30 | 490 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 830 µg | 235.3 µg | 92 | 560 |
| beta-Carotene | 25 µg | 7.1 µg | 80 | 1141 |
| Phylloquinone | 9.1 µg | 2.6 µg | 89 | 831 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41 IU | 11.6 IU | 35 | 997 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 55 | 711 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 45 mg | 12.8 mg | 123 | 502 |
| Copper, Cu | 912 µg | 258.5 µg | 44 | 184 |
| Iron, Fe | 4.9 mg | 1.4 mg | 62 | 446 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 166 mg | 47.1 mg | 42 | 158 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 41 | 215 |
| Phosphorus, P | 318 mg | 90.2 mg | 72 | 346 |
| Potassium, K | 846 mg | 239.8 mg | 48 | 169 |
| Selenium, Se | 8.3 µg | 2.4 µg | 38 | 610 |
| Sodium, Na | 64 mg | 18.1 mg | 204 | 1085 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.8 mg | 796.6 µg | 54 | 632 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Phytosterols | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 8 | 82 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 10.3 g | 2.9 g | 311 | 2163 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.8 g | 799.5 mg | 63 | 378 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 387 kcal | 109.7 kcal | 32 | 301 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,620 kj | 459.3 kj | 23 | 144 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 92.0 g | 3.2 oz |
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