Besan gram-flour
Besan gram-flour provides 407 kcal per 100 g, with 11 g of sugars and 22 g of protein. That is 38% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Cereals and their products category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100 g (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 407 kcal | 407 kcal | 389 +5% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g | 58 g | 21% | 69.5 −17% |
| Total sugars | 11 g | 11 g | 17.7 −38% | |
| Dietary fiber | 11.8 g | 11.8 g | 42% | 7.7 +53% |
| Protein | 22 g | 22 g | 44% | 10.3 +114% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.8 −80% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8318 Cereals and their products products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Low sodium
- 64 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 11.8 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cereals and their products
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Ingredients
Besan (gram-flour)
Product details
- Serving size
- 100 g (100 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0810347475054
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Besan gram-flour?
Besan gram-flour contains 407 kcal per 100 g and about 407 kcal per serving (100 g (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Besan gram-flour?
Besan gram-flour has 11 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Besan gram-flour healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Besan gram-flour vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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