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Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium
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Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium

Goya
15.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
3g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium is a familiar pantry staple you’ll spot in the canned goods aisle, shelved alongside other legumes, canned beans, and rice mixes—often near Hispanic/Latino brands and value-oriented canned vegetables. Shoppers pull it down when stocking basics for quick weeknight dinners, bulk meal-prep, or emergency storm kits. The product is positioned as an accessible, culturally rooted ingredient: Goya’s long-standing presence in Latin American and Caribbean kitchens gives it an authenticity cue, while its clear value pricing and recognizable blue-and-white label target families and budget-conscious cooks seeking reliable, ready-to-use staples. The can front highlights a practical “Low Sodium” claim, lending a mild health halo without organic or specialty certifications; there’s no kid-focused branding or claims of being “all-natural” prominently displayed. In plain processing terms, these are cooked, canned chickpeas with minimal preservation—water, sea salt, and a small amount of disodium EDTA to retain color during storage. Sensory-wise, drained and rinsed chickpeas are firm yet tender, with a slightly nutty, earthy flavor and a creamy interior that makes them versatile—mashed into hummus, tossed into salads, simmered in stews, or warmed as a side. Packaging is the everyday metal can (often 15.5 oz) that fits easily into a pantry or emergency bin; the ritual involves draining, rinsing, and then heating or seasoning. Nutrition cues—about 110 calories and 135 mg sodium per serving with 3 g sugars—support its role as a protein-rich, convenient building block in American grocery habits and home cooking rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars3g
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,, Sea, 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?

Canned chickpeas have undergone industrial processing (cooking and canning) and include a preservative (disodium EDTA), placing them in NOVA group 3 as processed foods rather than minimally processed or ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium

Absolutely! These chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to your meals. They have a low sodium content compared to many canned products, which is beneficial if you're watching your salt intake. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks, so it really depends on your dietary needs and lifestyle.

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