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🫘 Chickpeas
Plant protein, inositol, and B6. The PCOS and luteal phase powerhouse.
Calories
164
kcal
Protein
9
g
Carbs
27
g
Fat
2.6
g
Fibre
7.6
g
Per 100g
Common servings
Calories per serving size
Small portion cooked (100g)
100g
164
kcal
9.0
protein
27.0
carbs
2.6
fat
Standard can drained (240g)
240g
394
kcal
21.6
protein
64.8
carbs
6.2
fat
Large portion (300g)
300g
492
kcal
27.0
protein
81.0
carbs
7.8
fat
Why it matters
Key nutrients in Chickpeas
Inositol
Significant
Insulin sensitiser. Clinically effective for PCOS management.
Vitamin B6
0.2mg / 100g
Progesterone support and PMS mood reduction in the luteal phase.
Fibre
7.6g / 100g
Slows glucose absorption and supports oestrogen clearance.
Iron
2.9mg / 100g
Plant-based iron for period replenishment.
Cycle nutrition
When Chickpeas is most valuable
Inositol makes chickpeas particularly valuable for women with PCOS. B6 supports progesterone and reduces PMS. The combination of protein + fibre + complex carbs makes hummus one of the best luteal phase snacks.
Logging in Oli
How to track Chickpeas accurately
"240g chickpeas (1 can drained)" works accurately. Hummus logging is trickier — "2 tablespoons hummus (30g)" is the most accurate entry for dips.
Quick log in Oli
"Small portion cooked (100g)"
164 kcal · 9.0g protein
Cycle-aware tracking
Track Chickpeas — and every other food — effortlessly.
Oli adjusts your targets based on your cycle phase automatically. No manual logging.