Is Chickpeas (chana) good for your health condition?
Chickpeas (chana) are a legume used in curries, hummus and snacks. The values here are for dry chickpeas, before soaking and cooking.
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Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 378 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63 g |
| Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Fibre | 12.2 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
| Potassium | 718 mg |
| Purines | 56 mg per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Limit or keep portions small |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Low in saturated fat and cholesterol |
| High uric acid or gout | Moderate purine: small portions |
| Weight loss goal | Energy dense: keep portions small |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat chickpeas (chana)?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: limit or keep portions small. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is chickpeas (chana) OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 56 mg per 100 g. General guide: Moderate purine: small portions. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is chickpeas (chana) good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 24 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.