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chickpea, (Cicer arietinum), annual plant of the pea family (Fabaceae), widely grown for its nutritious seeds. Chickpeas are an important food plant in India, Africa, and Central and South America. The seeds are high in fibre and protein and are a good source of iron, phosphorus, and folic acid.
May 13, 2024
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Amount Per 1 tbsp (12.5 g) | |
Calories 46 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0.8 g | 1% |
Saturated fat 0.1 g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 3 mg | 0% |
Potassium 109 mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 8 g | 2% |
Dietary fiber 2.2 g | 8% |
Sugar 1.3 g | |
Protein 2.4 g | 4% |
Caffeine 0 mg | |
Vitamin C | 0% |
Calcium | 1% |
Iron | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 5% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Magnesium | 3% |