Roasted Chickpeas

Most of the calories in chickpeas come from carbohydrate. There are about 35 grams of carbs in a one-cup serving. Most of the carbohydrate in chickpeas is fiber and starch.

There is a small amount of naturally-occurring sugar in chickpeas. Chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber, containing 16 percent of your daily needs in one half-cup serving. About one-third of the fiber in chickpeas is soluble fiber, making it a heart-healthy food.

Studies have shown that people who eat fiber-rich diets are at healthier weights and have a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.