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Chickpea flour

Chickpea flour (besan)

33% daily fiber
9.9g of fiber per cup
Daily goal (30g ⓘ) 33%

Good fiber source. You'd need about 3 cups to reach 30g.

Fiber Breakdown per 100g

10.8g / 100g
2.4g soluble
8.4g insoluble
Soluble — feeds gut bacteria Insoluble — keeps things moving
Estimated from published research — actual values vary by variety and preparation.
Per Serving
9.9g
1 cup
Calories
387kcal
per 100g
Fiber / 100cal
2.8g
satiety metric
Category Rank
#39/ 219
Top 18%
Rank in Legumes and Legume Products Top 18%
Least fiber Most fiber

Chickpea flour & Fiber

A cup of chickpea flour provides 9.9g of dietary fiber along with 387 calories per 100g. That's 2.8g of fiber per 100 calories — a moderate fiber-to-calorie ratio.

The fiber splits into 2.4g soluble and 8.4g insoluble per 100g. The higher insoluble fiber content supports digestive regularity and gut health.

With 22.4g of protein per 100g, chickpea flour also contributes to satiety alongside its fiber content.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 174288)