Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas) Cooked with Chicken Broth (0.5cup/serving) Recipe

Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas) Cooked with Chicken Broth (0.5cup/serving) has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 29.1g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas) Cooked with Chicken Broth (0.5cup/serving) has been given a composite ranking of 90, and on a regular basis.