Quick Spicy African Chickpeas⏱ 20 min total

Quick Spicy African Chickpeas

Per 1 serving · 320 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
265
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    38g
    55% of calories
  • Fat
    8.3g
    27% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Quick Spicy African Chickpeas (320 g) has 265 calories, with 13 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 8.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), dietary fiber (44% DV) and thiamine (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
83cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.8g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g
2.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein25%
  • Dietary fiber44%
  • Thiamine29%
  • Vitamin B694%
  • Iron44%
  • Phosphorus30%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C10%
  • Folate (B9)17%
  • Pantothenic acid16%
  • Choline15%
  • Calcium11%
  • Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium33%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 2

    Add curry powder, ginger, allspice, cayenne pepper, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the tomato mixture. Stir and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (320 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A14 μg
2%
Vitamin C9 mg
10%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K4 μg
3%
Thiamine0.4 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin1 mg
5%
Vitamin B61 mg
94%
Folate (B9)70 μg
17%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline84 mg
15%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium111 mg
11%
Iron3 mg
44%
Potassium495 mg
11%
Magnesium75 mg
18%
Phosphorus212 mg
30%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.4 mg
43%
Manganese2 mg
96%
Selenium6 μg
11%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene163 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride3 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene1,205 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline0.5 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.5 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 265 calories

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

  • 50min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 32min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 22min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 37min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quick Spicy African Chickpeas?

One serving of Quick Spicy African Chickpeas (1 serving) has 265 calories, which works out to 83 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Quick Spicy African Chickpeas high in protein?

It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (25% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Quick Spicy African Chickpeas keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quick Spicy African Chickpeas?

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

How much sugar is in Quick Spicy African Chickpeas?

2.4 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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