100g of besan or chickpea flour contains the following nutritional value: Energy- 387 kcal, Iron- 4.86 mg, Vitamin K -9.1 µg, Fat- 6.6 g, Calcium - 45 g, Protein – 22.4 g, Fibre – 10.8 g, Magnesium – 166 mg, and carbohydrates – 57.8 g. The GI of besan is 44, which makes it helpful in controlling blood pressure and aiding rapid weight loss.