Creamy Chickpea Salad Recipe
Creamy Chickpea Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 33.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Creamy Chickpea Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 11% | |
| Calories from Fat | 38% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 51% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- High in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin C
- No Cholesterol
- Very high in Dietary Fiber
- Very high in Folate
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1260 IU | 25.2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 48.2 mg | 80.3% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.74 mg | 2.5% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 5.8% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.5% | ||
| Niacin | 1.1 mg | 5.6% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.76 mg | 37.9% | ||
| Folate | 126 mcg | 31.5% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 10.2% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4.9% | ||
| Iron | 2 mg | 11.2% | ||
| Magnesium | 50.8 mg | 12.7% | ||
| Phosphorus | 140 mg | 14% | ||
| Potassium | 483.6 mg | 13.8% | ||
| Sodium | 450.6 mg | 18.8% | ||
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | 10.8% | ||
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 15.2% | ||
| Manganese | 0.83 mg | 41.6% | ||
| Selenium | 3.7 mcg | 5.3% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 11.3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 35.6% | ||
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.4 g | 14.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 17.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 450.6 mg 18.8%
Total Carbohydrates 33.9 g 11.3%
Dietary Fiber 8.9 g35.6%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 7.4 g 14.8%
Vitamin A 25.2% Vitamin C 80.3%
Calcium 4.9% Iron 11.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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