Chickpea flour (besan) vs Beans
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Chickpea flour 387
Beans 237
Protein (g)
Chickpea flour 22.4
Beans 3.80
Carbs (g)
Chickpea flour 57.8
Beans 55.0
Fat (g)
Chickpea flour 6.69
Beans 0.030
Fiber (g)
Chickpea flour 10.8
Beans —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Chickpea flour (besan) — 22.4g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, canned, sweetened — 237 vs 387 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Chickpea flour (besan) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Chickpea flour (besan) | Beans | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 387 kcal | 237 kcal | +63% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.3 g | 40.6 g | -75% |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 3.80 g | +489% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.69 g | 0.030 g | +22200% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 57.8 g | 55.0 g | +5% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.8 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.693 g | 0.011 g | +6200% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.50 g | 0.003 g | +50033% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.486 mg | 0.101 mg | +381% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.106 mg | 0.056 mg | +89% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.76 mg | 0.631 mg | +179% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.606 mg | 0.378 mg | +60% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.492 mg | 0.084 mg | +486% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 437 ug | 107 ug | +308% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 25.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.830 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 45.0 mg | 22.0 mg | +105% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.86 mg | 1.13 mg | +330% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 166 mg | 31.0 mg | +435% |
| Phosphorus, P | 318 mg | 74.0 mg | +330% |
| Potassium, K | 846 mg | 119 mg | +611% |
| Sodium, Na | 64.0 mg | 218 mg | -71% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.81 mg | 1.56 mg | +80% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.912 mg | 0.265 mg | +244% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.60 mg | 0.504 mg | +217% |
| Selenium, Se | 8.30 ug | 3.20 ug | +159% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1619 kj | 992 kj | +63% |
| Ash | 2.82 g | 0.580 g | +386% |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 437 ug | 107 ug | +308% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 437 ug | 107 ug | +308% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41.0 IU | 5.00 IU | +720% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 9.10 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.555 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.094 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.013 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.49 g | 0.003 g | +49567% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.98 g | 0.006 g | +49617% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.87 g | 0.006 g | +47750% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.112 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Phytosterols | 39.0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.036 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.129 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.151 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.319 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.286 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.040 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.035 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.201 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.113 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.196 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.246 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.100 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.222 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.451 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.593 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.145 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.167 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.187 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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