Chickpeas contain a significant amount of folic acid and are particularly nutritious for children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Due to the dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, and antioxidants they contain, they protect humans from coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, colon cancer, and osteoporosis.

Chickpeas should be cooked with their skin on, as it contains the highest percentage of calcium and insoluble dietary fiber.

Chickpeas are the only legumes that contain the amino acid methionine, which is why their proteins are considered equivalent to those of meat.