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Combination of buckwheat and chickpeas provides high fiber, plant protein, and minerals
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas (200 g) has 290 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 53 g of carbs, 12.6 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 11.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
290
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
53g
· 19% DV
Protein
12.6g
· 25% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
11.6g
· 41% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 17% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.56 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% |
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 | 290 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 250 g | 363 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
| 2 serving (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas is a dish combining buckwheat, a seed used like a grain, with chickpeas. It can be served warm as a pilaf-style main or side, or cooled and used as the base for a grain bowl.
Cook the buckwheat until tender, then combine it with cooked chickpeas to make Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas. Rinse the buckwheat first, and build flavor with sautéed onion, garlic, or spices; avoid overcooking if you want separate, fluffy grains.
No, you do not need to soak buckwheat before making Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas. Rinse it and cook it directly; soaking can shorten the cooking time, but check it early so the grains do not turn mushy.
Cumin, black pepper, paprika, and coriander work well in Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas. For a brighter finish, add lemon and fresh parsley; sautéing the spices briefly with onion helps their flavor spread through the buckwheat and chickpeas.
Yes, Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas works well as a cold salad. Cool the cooked mixture, then toss it with chopped cucumber, tomato, parsley, and lemon dressing; drain it well first so the salad does not become watery.
Serve Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas alongside roasted vegetables, a crisp salad, or plain yogurt. Since the dish already includes chickpeas, vegetables make a simple, balanced pairing without adding another legume-based side.
Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas provides plant protein from both ingredients, but it is not necessary to treat one meal as a precise protein-combining exercise. Buckwheat and chickpeas have different amino-acid profiles, and eating varied protein sources across the day is practical.
Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas can fit into a weight-loss eating plan because its fiber and protein may help make a meal satisfying. Keep the portion practical and watch added oil or rich toppings, which can make the finished dish more energy-dense.
People with diabetes may be able to include Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas, but both buckwheat and chickpeas contain carbohydrates that can affect blood glucose. Match the portion to your personal meal plan; a dietitian can help tailor it to your medication and glucose response.
Refrigerate leftover Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas in a covered container and eat it within about three days. Cool it promptly rather than leaving it out for hours, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Vitamins
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
Folate
76µg · 19% DV
B5
0.9mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.52mg · 58% DV
Manganese
1.24mg · 54% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Magnesium
108mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
570mg · 17% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 290 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Yqyla buckwheat with chickpeas brings together tender chickpeas and buckwheat, a seed with a pleasantly nutty, earthy flavour. The chickpeas add a soft, substantial bite, while the buckwheat stays pleasantly grainy. It works served warm or chilled, as a simple bowl or as part of a larger meal.
Across its likely serving contexts, it makes an easy lunch or a hearty side; try it with chopped herbs, lemon and a crisp salad. The combination offers plant protein and fibre, with 5.8 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter plate, keep the dressing simple and add fresh vegetables rather than a rich sauce.
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.
High
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
0.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.