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A fiber- and plant-protein-rich cooked chickpea dish with tomato paste sauce.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Chickpeas with tomato paste sauce (200 g) has 260 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.4 g of carbs, 11.2 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 9.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
260
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
38.4g
· 14% DV
Protein
11.2g
· 22% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% DV
Fiber
9.6g
· 34% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 18% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% |
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 cup (medium) | 200 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 23 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 54 g | 70 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 364 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 650 kcal |
Calculated from 130 calories per 100 g.
Chickpeas with tomato paste sauce are made by simmering cooked chickpeas in a sautéed tomato-paste sauce. Soften onion in oil, briefly fry the paste, add water and chickpeas, then simmer until the sauce coats them and the flavors come together.
Yes, canned chickpeas work well in chickpeas with tomato paste sauce. Drain and rinse them, prepare the sauce, then add the chickpeas near the end and heat gently until they absorb some flavor without turning mushy.
Yes, briefly frying the tomato paste in oil deepens its flavor in chickpeas with tomato paste sauce. Stir it over medium heat until fragrant, then add liquid; avoid cooking it for too long, since it can scorch and taste bitter.
Chickpeas with tomato paste sauce can stay hard if the dried chickpeas are old, were not soaked, or have not cooked long enough. Tomato paste’s acidity can also slow softening, so cook the chickpeas until tender before adding the sauce if needed.
Cumin, black pepper, and paprika or chili flakes work well in chickpeas with tomato paste sauce. Add them while the tomato paste is cooking so their aroma blooms in the oil, and adjust the heat to suit your taste.
Chickpeas with tomato paste sauce pair well with rice, flatbread, or a fresh salad. For a fuller meal, serve them over couscous or bulgur; a spoonful of plain yogurt on the side can balance the rich, savory sauce.
To thicken chickpeas with tomato paste sauce, simmer it uncovered until excess liquid evaporates. You can also mash a few chickpeas into the sauce, which thickens it without adding more paste or changing the dish’s flavor substantially.
Chickpeas with tomato paste sauce keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 3–4 days. Cool the dish promptly rather than leaving it out for hours, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, chickpeas with tomato paste sauce freeze well in airtight, meal-size containers. Thaw them in the refrigerator or reheat gently from frozen with a splash of water; the chickpeas may be a little softer after thawing.
Yes, you can make chickpeas with tomato paste sauce in a slow cooker, but dried chickpeas should be soaked and cooked until tender first. Add them to the prepared sauce and slow-cook until the flavors meld; canned chickpeas need much less time.
Vitamins
Folate
108µg · 27% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3.4µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.48mg · 53% DV
Manganese
1.1mg · 48% DV
Phosphorus
182mg · 26% DV
Sodium
540mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
490mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chickpeas with tomato paste sauce is a home-style dish made by simmering cooked chickpeas in a sauce centred on tomato paste. It is familiar in Turkish cooking, where the sauce may also be built with onion and oil; recipes vary in how thick or brothy they are.
The chickpeas turn tender while the paste gives the dish a savoury, gently tangy depth. In Turkey it is commonly served with rice pilaf or bread, either as a simple main or alongside other dishes. It offers plant protein and fibre, with 4.8 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter meal, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with a fresh salad.
High
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 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.
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
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.