Organic Chickpea Macaroni

Organic Chickpea Macaroni by Whole Foods Market has 411 kcal per 100 g. One serving (56 g) is about 230 kcal.

Organic Chickpea Macaroni contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 12 g per 56 g serving.

Yes — 21.4 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 21% of its calories. That makes it an excellent protein source.

Yes — just 8.9 mg per 100 g (0% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

It provides 14.3 g of fiber per 100 g — 51% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (411 kcal); points in favor come from fiber (14.3 g), protein (21.4 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 24 g of Organic Chickpea Macaroni equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 411 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 206 kcal.