{"id":166928,"date":"2022-12-22T15:43:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T15:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=166928"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:59:43","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-chickpeas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-chickpeas\/","title":{"rendered":"Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Chickpea<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Chickpeas<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Chickpeas for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Chickpeas?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Chickpeas<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Chickpeas<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBe it India or Spain, the name chana, chickpea or garbanzo beans is not unheard of. Chickpea is scientifically known as Cicer arietinum<\/em>. It belongs to the family Fabaceae<\/em>, the plants belonging to this family are also called \u201clegumes\u201d. Chickpeas are one of the highly nutritious legumes known to impart a delicious taste. There are two main types of chickpea varieties- Kabuli and Desi. Additionally, intermediate varieties with pea-shaped seeds are recognised in India. The Desi variety is mostly grown in Africa and Asia, while the Kabuli variety is widely grown in North Africa, West Asia, Europe and North America.^{<\/sup>Globally, chickpeas are consumed in different forms. Hummus, a very popular dip\/spread is also made from chickpeas and has a high content of protein, vitamins, minerals, folate, etc.^{<\/sup>In Africa and Asia, it is used in soups, stews, salads or consumed boiled, roasted or salted}}1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.^{<\/sup>The chickpeas are good source of dietary fibre, are cholesterol-free and full of vitamins and minerals and provide several benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Chickpea<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chickpeas contain various nutritional components that are given as follows. They are rich in a variety of compounds, like vitamins, proteins, amino acids, prebiotic-carbohydrates and micronutrients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Total fat:<\/strong> 6.04 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total carbohydrate:<\/strong> 62.95 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary fibre:<\/strong> 17.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total sugars:<\/strong> 10.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 20.47 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy:<\/strong> 378 Kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 4.31 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 57 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 79 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 252 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 718 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 24 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 2.76 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.656 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 21.306 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a>:<\/strong> 4.0 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/a>:<\/strong> 557 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin<\/a>:<\/strong> 1.541 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pantothenic acid<\/a>:<\/strong> 1.58 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A<\/a>:<\/strong> 67 IU<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K:<\/strong> 9.0 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E<\/a>:<\/strong> 0.82 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Polyunsaturated lipids:<\/strong> 2.73 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Monounsaturated lipids:<\/strong> 1.37 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
I may have some great news for all the vegans and vegetarians. Chickpeas might be a fantastic addition to your diet because they are a complete protein source. This means they provide all nine essential amino acids that our bodies need to function optimally. They may offer a nourishing and delicious option to help you maintain a well-balanced diet without relying on animal-based sources 10<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Chickpeas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scientific literature has found that the consumption of chickpeas shows numerous properties as those mentioned below which may be helpful:\u00a0<\/p>
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