Chickpea dhal by Sainsbury's

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Chickpea dhal

by Sainsbury's 395 in Chickpeas Barcode 00425803
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Chickpea dhal by Sainsbury's provides 127 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 5.8 g of protein. That is 59% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Chickpeas category and comes in a 395 pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0.4 g · Low
Sugars
1.2 g · Low
Salt
0.6 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 127 kcal 217 −41%
Total fat 5.3 g 4.3 +22%
Saturated fat 0.4 g 0.7 −44%
Carbohydrates 12.4 g 29.2 −58%
Total sugars 1.2 g 2.9 −59%
Added sugars 0.2 g 0.3 −41%
Dietary fiber 6.4 g 9.1 −30%
Protein 5.8 g 12 −52%
Salt 0.6 g 0.8 −26%

Category average across 697 Chickpeas products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other chickpeas

Calories lower 42%
Sugars lower 48%
Salt higher 36%
Saturated fat lower 44%
Protein top 80%
Fiber top 52%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Chickpeas (32%), Red Lentils (27%), Tomatoes, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Onion Purée, Garlic Purée, Salt, Cumin Seed, Cumin, Cayenne Pepper, Fenugreek, Coriander, Sugar, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Turmeric.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Product details

Quantity
395
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00425803

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chickpea dhal?

Chickpea dhal contains 127 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Chickpea dhal?

Chickpea dhal has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Chickpea dhal healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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