2 tablespoon (medium) of Chickpea paste (30 g) has 49 calories. That works out to 164 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.2 g of carbs, 2.7 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 51.6 µg of Folate covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Chickpea paste Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

164

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

27.4g

· 10% DV

Protein

8.9g

· 18% DV

Fat

2.6g

· 3% DV

Fiber

7.6g

· 27% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 21% · Fat 14%

Chickpea paste Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Folate

172µg · 43% DV

0.12mg · 10% DV

0.14mg · 8% DV

Biotin

2.5µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Phosphorus

168mg · 24% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Iron

3mg · 17% DV

How Nutritious Is Chickpea paste?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

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

High

67/ 100

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.

Chickpea paste Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Chickpea paste

To burn the 164 calories in 100 g:

🚶

41min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

22min

Cycling

🏊

19min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Chickpea paste Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally 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 Chickpea paste Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Chickpea paste 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

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Chickpea paste Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.27g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.58g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.6g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 19:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (19:1).

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127 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chickpea paste

How many calories are in chickpea paste?

Chickpea paste provides 164 calories per 100 g. The same amount contains 8.9 g of protein, 27.4 g of carbohydrates, and 7.6 g of fiber.

Is chickpea paste suitable for a gluten-free or vegan diet?

Chickpea paste is compatible with gluten-free and vegan diets. It is also listed as suitable for vegetarian, Mediterranean, flexitarian, pescatarian, keto, and omnivore eating patterns.

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· Last updated: September 23, 2026