Chickpeas

Legume

What's inside chickpeas, and where does it go in your body?

The base of hummus and falafel: protein, fiber, folate and manganese.

Notable for

Protein, fiber, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin B6.

Evidence & sources

• Cooked chickpeas provide about 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g. Evidence: established. Known: Measured food composition data. Unknown: Canned versions can contain added sodium. Source: USDA Agricultural Research Service, FoodData Central (SR Legacy) (2019).

Connected topics

• Protein
• Fiber
• Folate (B9)
• Vitamin B6

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General education only, not medical advice. Drafted Oct 2026 · pending qualified expert review.