Cooked Chickpeas Ready to Eat

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Is Cooked Chickpeas Ready to Eat healthy?

Cooked Chickpeas Ready to Eat scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains chickpeas, which are a nutritious source of protein and fiber, but it also includes added sugar and calcium disodium, which are unnecessary additives.

How processed is Cooked Chickpeas Ready to Eat?

Cooked Chickpeas Ready to Eat is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cooked Chickpeas Ready to Eat's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chick Peas counts in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cooked Chickpeas Ready to Eat

California Garden
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Americana Restaurants International
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains chickpeas, which are a nutritious source of protein and fiber, but it also includes added sugar and calcium disodium, which are unnecessary additives. The presence of these additives, along with the moderate level of processing, limits the overall healthiness of the product despite its beneficial main ingredient.

Key ingredients 7

Chick Peas
Good

Chickpeas are a nutritious legume rich in protein and fiber, supporting digestive health and sustained energy.

Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is a neutral ingredient that does not impact health positively or negatively.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with minimal impact on health when consumed in moderation.

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Calcium
Neutral

Calcium is vital for bone health and is added to fortify the product, with a neutral impact on overall health.

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Calcium Disodium
Neutral

Calcium disodium is a preservative that helps maintain product stability without significant health concerns in typical amounts.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and negatively affect blood sugar levels.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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