Bengal Gram- Chana- Chikpea

Nutritional Value of Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, Bengal gram)
Chickpeas are the brown-colored beans of a legume plant. These are green when raw and turn brown when dried. These are nutritious and rich in protein that makes the diet healthy.

Nutrition Facts of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are rich in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. It also has impressive amounts ofiron, sodium, selenium and small amounts of copper, zinc and manganese.Vitamin

Content of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are rich in choline and also have a good amount of Vitamin A and C. It also has a small amount ofVitamin E, K, B6, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and pantothenic acid.Calorie

Content of Chickpeas
Every 100 grams of chickpeas has 364 calories. The calories in chickpeas from fat are 51.

Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Chickpeas make for a very nutritious and healthy diet. It reduces cholesterol, prevents constipation and helps prevent digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. The daily consumption of chickpeas reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and iron deficiency, while also helping to stabilize blood sugar levels.