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Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium
International & World Foods
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Goya Chick Peas Low Sodium

Goya
29 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 (29 oz) reads like a pantry staple with a Mediterranean and Latin-American sensibility. On the shelf it sits in the canned goods aisle, often clustered with other canned beans, tomatoes and ready-made sauces — and in many stores it will also appear near the Hispanic/international foods section alongside other Goya lines. Shoppers reach for it on errands that prioritize convenience: stocking a pantry for weeknight dinners, grabbing ingredients for a batch of hummus at meal-prep, or provisioning for storm prep and emergency kits. The brand positions itself as a culturally familiar, value-forward option for households that cook from a mix of scratch and convenience items; Goya typically targets multicultural American families and home cooks who want reliable ingredients with recognizable ethnic roots. The label leans on a simple health halo — “Low Sodium” and “Sea Salt” are prominent — but there is no organic seal or child-focused branding. Packaging is a 29-ounce metal can with a bold Goya logo and clear product name; the product invites ritual use (drain and rinse, then toss into salads, stews, or mash into spreads). Sensory: plump, slightly firm legumes with a creamy interior and mild nutty flavor; they soften further when simmered and take on seasonings readily. Processing context: these are cooked and canned chickpeas, sealed for shelf stability and containing a small amount of disodium EDTA to help preserve color. Overall, the product reads as a practical, time-saving pantry bean that bridges homemade cooking with modern shelf-stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 7
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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on a simple ingredient list, the canned format and the presence of an industrial additive (disodium EDTA) used for preservation/color retention align this product with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed). The product is industrially processed and packaged for long shelf life.

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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.

Perfect For

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storm-prep
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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