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Garbanzo Bean Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cup - Cooked
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 11mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 45g
15%
Dietary Fiber 12g
48%
Sugars 8g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
4%
Calcium
8%
Iron
26%
Vitamin E
3%
Vitamin K
8%
Thiamin
13%
Riboflavin
6%
Niacin
4%
Vitamin B6
11%
Folate
71%
Pantothenic Acid
5%
Magnesium
20%
Phosphorus
28%
Potassium
14%
Zinc
17%
Copper
29%
Manganese
84%
Selenium
9%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 83
Additional Contents
- cyanidin
- flavonols
- quercetin
- petunidin
- myricetin
- caffeic acid
- ferulic acid
- coumestrol
- delphinidin
- kaempferol
- vanillic acid
- beta-carotene
- chlorogenic acid
- hydroxycinnamic acids
- essential amino acids
- complex carbohydrates
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- powerful cardiovascular disease protection
- powerful digestive health boost
- powerful cholesterol management
- blood sugar management
- promote weight-loss
- energy boost
- antioxidant
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Great source of complex carbohydrates with a slow release of glucose into the bloodstream for an extended endurance threshold.
- Great source of iron (common athletic deficiency) for an increase in energy levels.
- Great source of essential minerals to fill in nutrient gaps to increase overall athletic performance.
- Protect long-term health from excessive athletic demands.
Glycemic Index Rank
28 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
>1 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-Medium for Fructose Sensitivity | more than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Garbanzo beans are one of nature's most nutritious and satiety promoting foods on the planet. They contain high amounts of fiber, iron, complex carbohydrates, amino acids, trace minerals, and B-vitamins. They can be eaten regularly (unless you negatively react to them in anyway) and may help to benefit the body in huge ways including lower cancer risk, lower heart attack risk, lower cardiovascular disease risk, blood glucose management, and digestive health boosting.
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petunidin
is a natural organic polyphenol molecule that is found in some species of plants. Its health benefits to the body may include increased free radical protection, diabetes protection, cancer protection, and UV exposure protection.
Sources include: USDA
***All-Body Fitness takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided above. Please contact a medical doctor or a registered dietitian for nutrition advice.
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