Nutrition Facts 100 g raw
Energy: ~364 kcal
Macronutrients:
Carbohydrate: ~61.0 g
of which fiber: ~17.0 g
available carbs: ~44 g
Protein: ~19.0 g
Fat: ~6.0 g
saturated fat: ~0.6 g. unsaturated fats dominate (oleic + linoleic acids)
Key micronutrients:
Potassium: ~850–880 mg
Phosphorus: ~350–360 mg
Magnesium: ~125–130 mg
Calcium: ~100–105 mg
Iron: ~6.0–6.5 mg
Zinc: ~3.0–3.5 mg
Folate: ~550–560 µg
Sodium: ~10–20 mg (very low unless salted)
Other relevant points:
Glycemic impact: moderate when cooked; lowered significantly when consumed with intact structure (e.g., whole chickpeas in mixed meals).
High resistant starch and soluble fiber fraction → contributes to improved postprandial glycaemia and satiety.
Limiting amino acid: methionine (typical for legumes). Complements cereals for full amino acid profile.
