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 Does eating chickpeas from a can different from eating chickpeas you’ve soaked yourself? Quick answer: no. The nutritional value is very similar, besides maybe a small increase in sodium due to the canning process of chickpeas. So if you regularly eat canned chickpeas and cook dishes at home with them, do not fret — you’re not losing any nutritional value.

In fact, many registered dietitians say that if you eat canned chickpeas regularly, your body will actually see a myriad of health benefits. Between the plant-based protein, fiber, and even the complex carbohydrates that are within these tiny legumes, having chickpeas in your diet is ultimately a good health move.

Salad with chickpeas and grilled vegetables
“Canned chickpeas are a convenient food that offers excellent nutrition,” says MyNetDiary’s Registered Dietitian and MS, Brenda Braslow. “1/2 cup of chickpeas has 134 calories and 7 grams of protein, the equivalent of one ounce of meat. One of the big three primary nutrients, protein is found in every single body cell.”