Chickpea Flour (Besan)
Chickpea Flour (Besan) belongs to the legumes & soy category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 387 kcal with 22.4 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat, 57.8 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is protein — 45% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the high protein foods: the best sources to eat guide). Related entries in the same group include Chicken, Meatless and Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans, Bengal Gram), or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein24.9%22.4 g
- Fat16.8%6.7 g
- Carbs58.3%57.8 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 387 kcal | 19% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% |
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | 22% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 166 mg | 40% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2 mcg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Chickpea Flour (Besan)?
- A 100 g serving of Chickpea Flour (Besan) has 387 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Chickpea Flour (Besan)?
- Per 100 g there are 22.4 g of protein — about 45% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Chickpea Flour (Besan)?
- Per 100 g there are 6.7 g of fat and 57.8 g of carbohydrate, including 10.8 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Chickpea Flour (Besan) high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Protein (45% DV), Magnesium (40% DV), Dietary Fiber (39% DV).
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