The base of hummus and falafel delivers nearly 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g cooked — a satiety combination that shows up repeatedly in weight management research.
Meat & Poultry
Chicken Breast
165 kcal31 g protein
FOOD PROFILE
Chickpeas
164kcalCalories
8.9gProtein
27.4gCarbs
2.6gFat
7.6gFiber
What the research says
Carbohydrate Quality and Human Health: Dietary Fibre Meta-Analysis
Each 8 g/day increase in dietary fiber was associated with a 5–27% reduction in deaths from heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g, edible portion · values per 100 g
Calories
164
| Total Fat | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 291 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 8.9 g |
Folate, manganese, iron (values for cooked)
Glycemic index: 28
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approx.)