Chickpea Pasta
Grain

How much fiber is in chickpea pasta?

Chickpea Pasta has 6 g of fiber per 1 cup cooked (140 g). That is 21% of the daily value and a high amount for a grain.

6g
per 1 cup cooked
4.3g
per 100 g
21%
daily value
#2of 41
grains

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 1.5g 25% Insoluble 4.5g 75%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About chickpea pasta and fiber

A cup of cooked chickpea pasta provides 6 grams of fiber, matching whole wheat pasta with more protein. Legume pastas are high FODMAP at this serving.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How chickpea pasta compares to other grains

Per typical serving. The highest grain in the database is whole wheat pasta at 6.3 g.

FoodServingFiberPer 100 g% DV
Whole Wheat Pasta1 cup cooked6.3 g4.5 g23%
Chickpea Pasta1 cup cooked6 g4.3 g21%
Bran Flakes3/4 cup5.5 g18.3 g20%
Whole Wheat Pita1 pita4.7 g7.3 g17%
Bulgur1/2 cup cooked4.1 g4.5 g15%
Oatmeal1/2 cup dry4 g10 g14%
Teff1/2 cup cooked3.6 g2.9 g13%

All 41 grains ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

5×

servings of chickpea pasta to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

7×

servings of chickpea pasta to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in chickpea pasta?
1 cup cooked of chickpea pasta, about 140 grams, contains 6 grams of dietary fiber. That is 4.3 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 21% of the 28 gram daily value.
Is chickpea pasta high in fiber?
Yes. At 6 g per serving, chickpea pasta ranks 2 of 41 grains in the FiberUp database and 21 of 198 foods overall.
Is the fiber in chickpea pasta soluble or insoluble?
About 25% of the fiber in chickpea pasta is soluble (1.5 g) and 75% is insoluble (4.5 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.
How many servings of chickpea pasta would reach a daily fiber goal?
It would take about 5 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 7 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.