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Dry, crisp baked rusk made with chickpea flour, often gluten-free
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Chickpea flour rusk (30 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.5 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 30 g
124
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
18.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
3.3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 15% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 8 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 165 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 60 g | 247 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Chickpea flour rusk is a dry, crisp baked snack made with chickpea flour. Recipes vary, and some include other flours, oil, or seasonings, so the texture and ingredients can differ between products.
Chickpea flour rusk usually has a crisp bite and a mild, toasted, legume-like flavor. Seasoned versions can taste more savory, while plain ones pair easily with cheese, dips, or soup.
Chickpea flour is mixed with liquid and other recipe ingredients to form a dough, then baked. To get the dry, crunchy texture associated with rusk, the baked pieces may be returned to the oven to dry further.
Chickpea flour rusk uses chickpea flour, while many ordinary rusks are made mainly with wheat flour. That gives it a different flavor and may change how crisp or crumbly it is; recipes can also include other flours.
Eat chickpea flour rusk plain, pair it with cheese or a savory dip, or serve it alongside soup. If it feels too hard, briefly dip it in tea or soup, or top it with a spread.
Keep chickpea flour rusk in a sealed container in a cool, dry place to protect its crunch. Follow the package date for shelf life, and discard it if it becomes damp or develops an unusual smell.
Yes, crush chickpea flour rusk into fine crumbs and use it in place of breadcrumbs for coatings or mixtures. Its distinct chickpea flavor may come through, so try a small amount first in a delicate recipe.
Yes, you can make chickpea flour rusk at home by baking a dough made with chickpea flour and drying the baked pieces until crisp. The ingredients and result vary by recipe, especially when binders or other flours are used.
It can cause gas or bloating in some people because chickpeas are legumes. If you are sensitive to legumes, try a small serving first and notice how you feel rather than eating several pieces at once.
It can be a satisfying snack: chickpea flour provides protein and fiber, and the dry, crunchy texture takes time to eat. Pairing it with a protein-rich dip or other food can make it more substantial.
Vitamins
Folate
28.5µg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.33mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Sodium
162mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 124 calories in 2 piece (medium) (30 g):
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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.
Chickpea flour rusk is a dry, crisp baked rusk made with chickpea flour. It is a chickpea-flour take on peksimet, the Turkish-style twice-baked bread traditionally dried for keeping; recipes vary, and some may use other flours as well.
It works as a breakfast or snack with tea or coffee, and can be served alongside soup or savoury accompaniments such as olives and cheese. The crisp texture makes it convenient to keep on hand, while its chickpea base gives it 15.2 g of protein and 8.7 g of fibre per 100 g. If you need a gluten-free option, check the ingredients, since formulations differ.
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
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 46.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (46.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.