Comparison
Chickpea Flour vs Besan gram flour
Overall, Besan gram flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chickpea Flour | Besan gram flour |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | a |
| NOVA group | 1 | 1 |
| Calories | 400 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Fat | 5 g | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 16.7 g | 9.3 g |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 21 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Besan gram flour has 11% fewer calories (356 kcal vs 400 kcal).
- Besan gram flour has 10% less fat (4.5 g vs 5 g).
- Chickpea Flour has no saturated fat, while Besan gram flour has 0.5 g.
- Besan gram flour has 37% less sugar (2.1 g vs 3.3 g).
- Chickpea Flour has 44% more fiber (16.7 g vs 9.3 g).
- Besan gram flour has 21% more protein (21 g vs 16.7 g).
Ingredients
Chickpea Flour
Garbanzo beans.
Besan gram flour
yellow peas, chick peas
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chickpea Flour or Besan gram flour?
Overall, Besan gram flour has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Besan gram flour has fewer calories: 356 kcal versus 400 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Besan gram flour has less sugar: 2.1 g versus 3.3 g per 100 g.