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Goya Chick Peas
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Goya Chick Peas

Goya
15.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
7g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Chick Peas (15.50 oz) reads like a quietly dependable pantry staple: a familiar metal can with the bold Goya logo that you’ll find in the canned goods aisle alongside other legumes, tomatoes, broths and long-shelf staples. Shoppers reach for it during weekly pantry restocks, when assembling quick weeknight dinners, or while planning vegetarian and Latin-inspired meals. It’s positioned as an affordable, broadly appealing product rooted in Goya’s long-standing association with Latin American and Caribbean home cooking, marketed to shoppers who value authenticity, convenience, and economy — both within Latinx households and among cooks seeking simple, familiar ingredients. The label typically presents a straightforward, no-frills aesthetic (often bilingual), with serving suggestions rather than health-forward marketing; there’s no organic certification listed on the ingredient panel. Nutrition facts are modest — about 100 calories and 360 mg sodium per serving — and the ingredients list is short: chickpeas, water, salt, and a small amount of disodium EDTA for color retention. In plain terms the chickpeas are cooked and canned for shelf stability. Sensory notes: the beans are tender yet slightly firm, with a creamy interior and a mild, nutty-earthy flavor that soaks up dressings and spices. The ritual is hands-on but simple: drain and rinse, then toss into salads, simmer into stews, or mash for hummus — an everyday practice in many American kitchens. Overall it’s a practical, comforting pantry workhorse that bridges quick convenience and traditional cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber7g25%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Chick, Peas,, Water,, Salt,, Disodium, EDTA, (for, Color, Retention)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) canned legume: whole chickpeas preserved with water and salt for shelf life; the presence of a synthetic additive (disodium EDTA) and canning places it in the processed foods group rather than unprocessed.

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Common Questions about Goya Chick Peas

Absolutely! Goya Chick Peas can be a healthy addition to your diet, especially if you're looking for a good source of plant-based protein and fiber. With just 100 calories per serving and 7 grams of fiber, they can help keep you feeling full. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so consider how they fit into your overall meal plan.

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