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Chickpea-based bread sweetened with date sugar; typically denser and higher in protein than white bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Chickpea bread with date sugar (60 g) has 171 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.9 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 60 g
171
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
27.9g
· 10% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
4.3g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 15% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 35 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 314 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 399 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Chickpea bread with date sugar is made with chickpeas or chickpea flour and date sugar, alongside the liquid and raising ingredients in its recipe. Recipes vary, so the exact ingredients and how sweet the loaf tastes are not fixed.
Chickpea bread with date sugar is made by mixing a chickpea-based batter or dough with date sugar and the recipe’s leavening ingredients, then baking it. The method varies: some recipes use yeast, while others rely on baking powder or another raising agent.
Yes, chickpea bread with date sugar can have a mild, fruity sweetness from the date sugar. It is not necessarily cake-like or strongly sweet; the amount of sweetener and the other ingredients determine the final flavor.
Chickpea bread with date sugar is often denser because chickpea flour does not form the stretchy gluten network found in wheat dough. The loaf may therefore rise and hold air differently, although the leavening method and recipe also affect its texture.
Yes, you can toast chickpea bread with date sugar. Toasting can crisp the outside while warming the denser center. Because date sugar can encourage browning, watch the slices and use a moderate setting so they do not darken too quickly.
Chickpea bread with date sugar works with both savory and mildly sweet toppings. Try it with eggs, cheese, or yogurt for a savory meal, or pair it with nut butter or fruit if you want to bring out its gentle sweetness.
Store chickpea bread with date sugar in an airtight container after it has cooled, in a cool, dry place. Homemade loaves vary in how long they keep, so discard the bread if you see mold or notice an unusual smell.
Yes, chickpea bread with date sugar freezes well when fully cooled and wrapped airtight. Slicing it before freezing makes it easy to take out only what you need; thaw a slice or toast it straight from frozen.
Chickpea bread with date sugar still contains a sweetener, so it can affect blood glucose despite its chickpea base. Its effect depends on the recipe and serving; people managing diabetes should fit it into their meal plan with their clinician or dietitian.
Yes, chickpea bread with date sugar can be used for sandwiches, but its denser crumb may be more delicate than wheat bread. Choose fillings that suit its mild sweetness, and toast the slices if you want a firmer base.
Vitamins
Folate
34.8µg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.47mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
101mg · 14% DV
Sodium
204mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
171mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chickpea bread with date sugar is a loaf made with chickpea flour or ground chickpeas, lightly sweetened with date sugar. It is best understood as a modern variation on legume-based breads rather than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition.
It tends to bake up compact and hearty, with a mildly earthy, nutty flavour and gentle sweetness. Serve it toasted at breakfast, with savoury spreads, or alongside soup. Chickpeas make it a protein-rich alternative to many plain white loaves: each 100 g provides 10.8 g of protein. Tangy or salty toppings balance the sweetness; for a less filling snack, try a thinner slice.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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.
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.