Chickpeas
veg · base score 1 · also listed as chickpeas, chick peas, garbanzo beans, whole garbanzo beans
What is it?
Chickpeas is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 177 products
- Also listed as
- chickpeas, chick peas, garbanzo beans, whole garbanzo beans
Common questions about chickpeas
Is Chickpeas good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain chickpeas?
177 UK products list chickpeas as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is chickpeas called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: chickpeas, chick peas, garbanzo beans, whole garbanzo beans. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chickpeas?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Are chickpeas safe for dogs?
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are generally safe for dogs when cooked and included in complete dog food. They provide plant protein and fibre. Some dogs are sensitive to legumes; speak to your vet if you notice any issues.
Why are chickpeas in dog food?
Chickpeas add protein, fibre and carbohydrates to dog food. They appear on labels as chickpeas, chick peas or garbanzo beans.
