Chickpea Flour

Description

Chickpeas contain antioxidants and may help fight free radicals. Using chickpea flour in processed foods seems to reduce their content of harmful acrylamide. Chickpea flour has 25% fewer calories than white flour, making it less energy dense. Eating more lower-calorie foods may help you reduce calorie intake while eating the portion sizes you’re used to.

Chickpea flour may decrease hunger by regulating the hunger hormone ghrelin.

Chickpea flour is high in fiber, which may help improve blood fat levels. It also contains a type of fiber called resistant starch, which has been linked to several health benefits. Chickpea flour is a great substitute for wheat flour, as it acts similarly during cooking. It’s a great alternative for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy.

Chickpea flour is loaded with important nutrients.

One cup (92 grams) of chickpea flour contains

• Calories: 356
• Protein: 20 grams
• Fat: 6 grams
• Carbs: 53 grams
• Fiber: 10 grams
• Thiamine: 30% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
• Folate: 101% of the RDI
• Iron: 25% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 29% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 38% of the RDI
• Copper: 42% of the RDI
• Manganese: 74% of the RDI