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Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Chickpea, dried

Pulses 338 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Chickpea, dried provides 338 kcal (1,420 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of folate (340 µg), dietary fibre (21 g) and potassium (1,090 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Pulses” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 4 · sources of folate
Chickpea, dried

The essentials for 100 g

Protein18.6 g 37%
Fat4.9 g 7%
Carbohydrates44.3 g 17%
Dietary fibre21 g 70%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy338 kcal (1,420 kJ)C17%
Protein18.6 gA37%
Fat4.9 gA7%
of which saturated fat0.6 gA3%
of which polyunsaturated2.7 gAn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates44.3 gA17%
of which sugars2.4 gA3%
Dietary fibre21 gE70%
Water9.9 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium120 mgA15%
Iron5.4 mgA39%
Magnesium140 mgA37%
Phosphorus380 mgA54%
Potassium1,090 mgA55%
Sodium8 mgA0%
Zinc2.4 mgA24%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C5 mgA5%
Folate340 µgA170%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein37%
Fat7%
Carbohydrates17%
Dietary fibre70%
Folate170%
Potassium55%
Phosphorus54%
Iron39%
Magnesium37%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Lentil, whole, dried− 5.8 g+ 3.4 g+ 25 kcal
vs Pea, mature seed, split, dried− 2.7 g+ 3.2 g+ 7 kcal
vs Lentil, split, dried− 8.4 g+ 3.4 g+ 13 kcal
vs Legumes/Pulses, (average) dried− 6.5 g± 0 g+ 3 kcal
vs Soybean, dried− 19.6 g− 13.4 g− 58 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Chickpea, dried?
100 g of Chickpea, dried provides 338 kcal, i.e. 1,420 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Chickpea, dried?
100 g provides 18.6 g of protein, i.e. 37% of the adult reference value (50 g).
Where does this food rank for folate content?
With 340 µg per 100 g, this food ranks 4th in our folate content ranking, out of 1,118 foods in the database with a recorded value.
What is the fat content of 100 g of Chickpea, dried?
100 g contains 4.9 g of fat, of which 0.6 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Chickpea, dried” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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