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Iron from Chickpeas

Chickpeas (boiled) has 2.9 mg iron per 100 g. A typical portion is 1 drained can (approx.) (240 g).

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For 8 mg iron

8 mg iron = 1.1 × 1 drained can (approx.) (Chickpeas)

276 g of food · 452 kcal

276 g of food · 452 kcal

For 11 mg iron

11 mg iron = 1.6 × 1 drained can (approx.) (Chickpeas)

379 g of food · 622 kcal

379 g of food · 622 kcal

Amounts use USDA FoodData Central for Chickpeas, retrieved September 22, 2026. Cooking form is the form you eat.

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Reference

9.1 mg iron per day. Source: WHO Guideline on iron, bioavailability 15% (approx. adult men). As of January 1, 2004.

Food for 11 mg iron

Chickpeas

2.9 mg iron per 100 g

1.6 × 1 drained can (approx.)

379 g of food · 622 kcal