Gram flour
Gram flour or besan is a pulse flour made from chana dal (split Bengal gram) or brown/kaala chana, a chickpea. It is a staple ingredient in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, including Indian, Bangladeshi, Burmese, Nepali, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Caribbean cuisines.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,619 kJ (387 kcal) |
57 g | |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Dietary fiber | 10 g |
6 g | |
22 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Niacin (B3) | 7% 1 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 109% 437 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 5% 45 mg |
| Iron | 31% 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 47% 166 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45% 318 mg |
| Potassium | 28% 846 mg |
| Selenium | 11% 8 μg |
| Sodium | 4% 64 mg |
| Zinc | 21% 2 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 10 g |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
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