Boiled Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

Illustration of Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, Bengal gram), Mature seeds, Boiled

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 29% of daily folate, 14% of daily zinc and 13% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.

  1. Folate (DFE) 172 mcg
  2. Zinc 1.53 mg
  3. Protein 8.86 g
  4. Iron 2.89 mg
  5. Potassium 291 mg
  6. Choline 42.8 mg
  7. Vitamin B-6 0.13 mg
  8. Calcium 49 mg
  9. Riboflavin 0.06 mg
  10. Vitamin C 1.3 mg
  11. DHA 0 g
  12. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium49 mg1000 mg
Choline42.8 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)172 mcg600 mcg
Iron2.89 mg27 mg
Potassium291 mg2900 mg
Protein8.86 g70 g
Riboflavin0.06 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.13 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C1.3 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc1.53 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Recommended

Boiled chickpeas are highly recommended during pregnancy as a versatile, nutrient-dense legume. They provide folate, zinc, plant protein, and dietary fiber that support fetal tissue growth and steady maternal digestion. Boiling soaked dry chickpeas thoroughly ensures they are soft and easily digested. Toss boiled chickpeas into grain bowls, roast them with olive oil, or blend into homemade dips.

Sources: USDA · ACOG

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Boiled Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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