By Jackie Wicks PEERtrainer Founder
Title:
Chickpeas (Garbonzo Beans)
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| Serving Size
1 Cup Cooked Chickpeas |
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| Amount per serving |
| Calories
280 |
Calories from Fat
25 |
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Description:
280 Calories in a cup of serving of chick peas or Garbonzo beans.
- 25% of calories in chick peas consist of protein
- very high in calcium
- chickpeas are high in fiber
Chickpeas have piles of fiber, are high in protein and energy producing properties. Garbanzo beans are an excellent source of molybdenum and manganese.They are also a very good source of folate and a good source of protein, dietary fiber, copper, phosphorous and iron.
If you take a look at the nutrition label on this page, you will see on a percentage basis "how much" good stuff you get. The important thing to realize is that for any food you are looking up, if you see a lot of nutrients, with decent numbers, this is usually an indicator of a food that is very good for you.
In scientific terms, foods like Chickpeas have favorable nutrients per calorie ratio.
Additionally, any food that is a core part of any culture that dates back thousands of years is probably good for you in some way.
Hummus is one of the most popular ways to eat Chick Peas. Here is an excellent one:
How To Make Red Pepper Hummus
-PEERtrainer
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last edit by
PEERTRAI,
3/29/2011 10:11:59 AM
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Beans
Legumes and Legume Products
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