Chickpea Nuggets⏱ 40 min total

Chickpea Nuggets

Per 1 serving · 233 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
254
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    20% of calories
  • Carbs
    43g
    65% of calories
  • Fat
    4.3g
    15% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Chickpea Nuggets (233 g) has 254 calories, with 13 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), dietary fiber (38% DV) and thiamine (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 56% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
109cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.2g
Net carbs
32g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
11g
2.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein26%
  • Dietary fiber38%
  • Thiamine21%
  • Riboflavin (B2)133%
  • Niacin25%
  • Vitamin B6102%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Pantothenic acid13%
  • Choline13%
  • Magnesium15%
  • Zinc15%
  • Selenium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium56%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Drain the chickpeas and place them in a food processor. Add salt, garlic powder, onion flakes, nutritional yeast, and 1 tablespoon of corn flake crumbs. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and chunky.

  3. 3

    Shape teaspoon-sized portions of the mixture into balls, then flatten into nugget shapes.

  4. 4

    Place the remaining corn flake crumbs in a bowl and coat each nugget evenly.

  5. 5

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the nuggets, ensuring they do not touch.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20 minutes, flip each nugget, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (233 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A71 μg
8%
Vitamin C4 mg
4%
Vitamin D1 μg
3%
Vitamin E0 mg
0%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.3 mg
21%
Riboflavin (B2)2 mg
133%
Niacin4 mg
25%
Vitamin B61 mg
102%
Folate (B9)152 μg
38%
Vitamin B121 μg
29%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline71 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium80 mg
8%
Iron7 mg
85%
Potassium349 mg
7%
Magnesium64 mg
15%
Phosphorus189 mg
27%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.3 mg
39%
Manganese2 mg
77%
Selenium6 μg
10%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene8 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene31 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose0.2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.5 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol67 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.5 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 254 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 48min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 31min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 21min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 36min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chickpea Nuggets?

One serving of Chickpea Nuggets (1 serving) has 254 calories, which works out to 109 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Chickpea Nuggets high in protein?

It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Chickpea Nuggets keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chickpea Nuggets?

1280 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chickpea Nuggets?

2.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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