What is Chickpeas? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Chickpeas?

Chickpeas are a legume, meaning they are in the bean family. The are shaped like tiny, ridged balls with a gently pointed top. The most common variety is cream colored, though other types are green or black. The texture of the chickpea when boiled is soft and almost grainy. It holds its form easily and tastes nutty and bean-like.

What does Chickpeas Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

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water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

Chickpeas Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup164g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	269kcal	13%
Fats	5g	6%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	2g	5%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	44g	15%
Sugars	8g	16%
Fiber	13g	46%
Proteins	15g	20%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	11mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Chickpeas?

1 Cup of Chickpeas contains 15 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Chickpeas?

1 Cup of Chickpeas contains 44 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Chickpeas?

1 Cup of Chickpeas contains 5 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Chickpeas?

1 Cup of Chickpeas contains 8 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Chickpeas?

There are 269 calories in 1 Cup of Chickpeas.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Chickpeas?

There are 46 calories in 1 oz of Chickpeas.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Chickpeas?

There are 744 calories in 1 pound of Chickpeas.