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Sugar-coated chickpeas Calories
Sweet crunchy chickpea confection
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Sugar-coated chickpeas (30 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Sugar-coated chickpeas Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 30 g
124
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.1g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 10% · Fat 16%
Sugar-coated chickpeas nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Sugar-coated chickpeas?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 6 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 12 g | 49 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 24 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 40 g | 165 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 60 g | 247 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 110 g | 453 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar-coated chickpeas
What are sugar-coated chickpeas made of?
Sugar-coated chickpeas are roasted chickpeas covered in a hardened sugar layer. The coating is typically made by heating sugar with water into a syrup, then mixing it with the chickpeas until it dries into a crunchy shell.
How are sugar-coated chickpeas different from roasted chickpeas?
Sugar-coated chickpeas have a sweet, crisp shell around the roasted chickpea, while plain roasted chickpeas have no sugary coating. That coating makes them more like a crunchy confection than a savoury roasted snack.
Can you make sugar-coated chickpeas at home?
Yes. Warm roasted chickpeas in a pan, then gradually add thick sugar syrup while stirring so the pieces stay separate. Keep stirring as the coating dries; hot syrup can cause serious burns, so handle it carefully.
Are sugar-coated chickpeas a healthy snack?
Sugar-coated chickpeas contain chickpeas, but their sugary coating makes them a confection rather than an everyday health food. They can fit as an occasional sweet snack; plain roasted chickpeas avoid the added sugar coating.
How should you store sugar-coated chickpeas?
Keep sugar-coated chickpeas in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. Humidity can make the sugar shell sticky and soften its crunch, so avoid leaving the container open or storing the snack in a damp place.
Do sugar-coated chickpeas raise blood sugar?
Yes, sugar-coated chickpeas can raise blood sugar because their coating adds readily digested sugar. People with diabetes should account for the snack in their meal plan and ask their clinician or dietitian for individualized guidance.
Why do sugar-coated chickpeas get sticky?
Sugar-coated chickpeas usually become sticky when moisture dissolves part of the sugar shell. Seal them in a dry container after serving, and use a clean, dry spoon rather than handling them with damp fingers.
Are sugar-coated chickpeas the same as candy-coated chickpeas?
They are generally the same kind of snack: roasted chickpeas enclosed in a sweet, crunchy sugar coating. Recipes and commercial versions can vary in how thick the coating is, but the chickpea-and-sugar combination is the defining feature.
Can children eat sugar-coated chickpeas?
Older children who can chew hard foods safely can have sugar-coated chickpeas occasionally. Their firm, round shape can be a choking hazard for young children, so do not give whole pieces to children under three and supervise eating.
Can sugar-coated chickpeas go stale?
Yes. Sugar-coated chickpeas lose their crunch when exposed to air or humidity, and a changed smell or unusual softness can signal that they should be discarded. Follow the date on the package for an unopened product.
Sugar-coated chickpeas Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Folate
14.4µg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
16mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
86mg · 3% DV
Sodium
17mg · 1% DV
Sugar-coated chickpeas Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Sugar-coated chickpeas
To burn the 124 calories in 1 serving (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Sugar-coated chickpeas?
Sugar-coated chickpeas are roasted chickpeas covered in a crisp layer of sugar, a sweet crunchy confection familiar in Turkey. The chickpeas bring a toasty, earthy note beneath the firm sweetness, and the pieces are eaten by the handful as a snack rather than served as part of a meal.
In Turkey they’re often enjoyed with tea or coffee; elsewhere, they make a portable sweet for sharing or adding to a snack bowl. Despite the chickpeas, the coating makes them high in carbohydrate: a 100 g portion has 74.8 g. Their crunch pairs well with unsweetened tea, and a small handful can be enough when you want something sweet.
How Nutritious Is Sugar-coated chickpeas?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Sugar-coated chickpeas Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Sugar-coated chickpeas Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Sugar-coated chickpeas Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Sugar-coated chickpeas Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 37:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (37:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.