Black chickpeas (raw)
Low GI
GL 25.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 17 per 100 g
- Very high fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Black chickpeas (raw) has a glycemic index of 28, the same as plain Chickpeas (28). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 25.5.
Updated Jan 16, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Chickpeas
- GI 28 · GL 8 per 100 g
Chickpeas - Chickpea proteinGI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g protein isolate
- GI 30 · GL 5 per 100 g vegetable mash
Mashed chickpeas blended with steamed non-starchy vegetables and fresh herbs - GI 28 · GL 5 per 100 g salad
Chickpea salad (boiled chickpeas, fresh vegetables, herbs, minimal dressing) - Cooked chickpeas, rinsedGI 28 · GL 6 per 100 g canned
- GI 28 · GL 6 per 100 g sprouted
Sprouted chickpeas - GI 28 · GL 7 per 100 g boiled
Boiled chickpeas - +13 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 364 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 60.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 10.7 g |
| Natural | 10.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 17.4 g |
| Soluble | 2 g |
| Insoluble | 15.4 g |
| Protein | 20.8 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Saturated | 0.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 5 g |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very high fiber content
- Low glycemic index
- High protein content
- Moderate glycemic load
- Relatively high in carbohydrates
- Moderate calorie density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Black chickpeas (raw)?
Black chickpeas (raw) has a glycemic index of 28 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 25.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 17.
Is Black chickpeas (raw) good for people with insulin resistance?
Black chickpeas (raw) has a low glycemic index (28), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Chickpeas has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Chickpeas in this database, Chickpea protein has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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