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Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana

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A realistic serve of Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana (100 g, one serve (the pack has 2.5)) has 142 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 13 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 142 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar and 13 mg sodium.

Summary

Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana is a ready-to-use pouch of boiled black chickpeas with nothing else in the list. It scores EA1: low on nutrition because the chickpeas are moist and so carry modest protein for their weight, top marks for ingredients with one plain ingredient, and the lowest risk grade. A sensible everyday pantry staple, best rinsed and cooked into curries or salads.

Full summary

Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana

Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana scores EA1 on CleanPlate: nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 1.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 6.2 g per 100 g, 17% of the calories.
  • Carbs (not counting sugars and fibre): 23 g per 100 g, 65% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 3 g per 100 g, 8% of the calories, of which 0 g is added.
  • Fat: 1.5 g per 100 g, 9% of the calories, of which 0.5 g is saturated.
Added sugar0 g
Saturated fat0.5 g
Sodium13 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
No major red flags on the label
In its favour
Source of protein (6.2g); No added sugar
On the pack
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care

Last reviewed October 31, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

1 listed
  • Kala Chana (Black Chick Peas)
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana pack, front view

½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

Score and nutrition facts for Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana:

Nutrition per 100 g
ENutrition densityAIngredient integrity1Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy142 kcal
Protein6.2 g
Carbohydrates26 g
Total sugars3 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat1.5 g
Saturated fat0.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Sodium13 mg
Highlighted values exceed the FSSAI and UK front of pack thresholds.

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Why Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana scores EA1

Nutrition is an E because boiled chickpeas are moist, giving 6.2 g protein per 100 g. Ingredients are an A with one plain ingredient, and risk is a 1 on 0.5 g saturated fat and 13 mg sodium.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
6.2 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
142 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why E

Protein is 6.2 g per 100 g, about 17% of the 142 kcal, and all of it comes from the chickpeas. That is modest because the chickpeas are boiled and hold water, which keeps the nutrition grade low.

Carbohydrate is 26 g per 100 g, of which 3 g is sugar. No fibre figure or vitamin and mineral values are declared, so nothing else lifts the grade.

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Kala Chana
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
0
Flagged
None

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is one ingredient: kala chana (black chick peas). There are no additives, no added oil, no sweetener and no flavouring, so nothing costs ingredient points.

No front-of-pack promise is hollow. No preservatives is true, and boiled and ready to use describe the product accurately.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
1

Clean

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
13 mg
Saturated fat
0.5 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 1

Every risk input is low: added sugar 0 g, saturated fat 0.5 g, trans fat 0 g and sodium 13 mg per 100 g. Energy is 142 kcal per 100 g.

Sodium and saturated fat are the only inputs that register at all, and both are far below the high lines. That puts risk at the lowest grade.

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (6.2g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Does Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana live up to its claims?

The boiled, ready-to-use and no-preservatives claims all hold, since chickpeas are the only ingredient. The shelf-life wording differs between pack and retailer page, so it is worth reading the pack.

  • Product name

    “Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas)”

    Holds

    Black chickpeas are the only ingredient on the list.

  • On the pack

    “No Preservatives”

    Holds

    No additive of any kind is listed. The pack says its shelf life comes from retort heat processing in a sealed pouch.

  • On the pack

    “Ready to use”

    Be careful

    The chickpeas are fully boiled, but the pack's own directions say to open, rinse and then cook or add them to a dish.

  • Retail listing

    “No refrigeration required”

    Be careful

    The retailer page shows long shelf life and no refrigeration, while the pack shows refrigerate after opening and use within 48 hours. Both can be true: sealed, ambient; opened, fridge.

What's in Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana?

Black chickpeas are the whole list, with no additive, sweetener, oil or salt added. Nothing here needs watching beyond the modest protein density.

How we rate additives →

1 ingredient listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.

The ingredient list, read for you

Kala chana (black chick peas) is the only ingredient, so the product is the boiled chickpea and nothing more. No percentage is declared because there is nothing else to share the list with. There is no added salt, oil, sugar, flavour or preservative.

Ingredients to watch

  • Protein densityWorth watching

    6.2 g per 100 g, about 17% of calories. Useful in a meal, but modest for a pulse that is sold partly on protein.

  • CarbohydrateWorth watching

    26 g per 100 g, including 3 g of natural sugar and no added sugar. Worth a portion check for anyone counting carbohydrate.

  • Peanut facilityWorth watching

    The pack says it is processed in a facility that also processes peanuts.

  • Single ingredientFine

    Black chickpeas only, with no additive, no oil and no sweetener.

  • Sodium and saturated fatFine

    13 mg sodium and 0.5 g saturated fat per 100 g, with 0 g trans fat.

What it doesn’t have

  • No fibre figure or vitamin and mineral values are declared, though chickpeas would be expected to carry fibre.

What to know about Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana

Plain boiled chickpeas with nothing added

Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana is a 250 g retort pouch of pre-boiled black chickpeas. The ingredient list has a single line: kala chana (black chick peas). It is bought by people who want to skip soaking and pressure-cooking and go straight to a curry or a salad.

Per 100 g you get 142 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g sugar (none of it added), 1.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat and 13 mg sodium. The pack counts 2.5 servings of 100 g, so the whole pouch is about 355 kcal. The cost is small: the pouch is already cooked, so the salt and oil in the dish are yours to choose.

The front promises boiled black chickpeas, no preservatives and ready to use, and the list backs all three. The preservation comes from heat processing in a sealed pouch, not from an additive. CleanPlate scores it EA1.

Who should eat Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana?

Suitable every day for most adults and children. Carbohydrate is 26 g per 100 g, so portion size is what counts for anyone managing blood sugar.

  • Most adultsEveryday

    142 kcal and 13 mg sodium per 100 g, with one ingredient.

  • ChildrenEveryday

    No additive, sweetener or dye, and 0 g added sugar.

  • Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week

    26 g carbohydrate per 100 g, with 3 g sugar and none added, so portion size matters.

  • Weight managementEveryday

    142 kcal and 1.5 g fat per 100 g, with 6.2 g protein.

Recipes with Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana

Use it for kala chana curry, a quick chana salad or chaat. Sodium is only 13 mg per 100 g, so the dish takes the salt you add.

Kala chana curry

Rinse the pouch and simmer it in an onion-tomato masala; the chickpeas bring 6.2 g protein per 100 g and no salt of their own.

Chana salad

Toss rinsed chickpeas with onion, cucumber, tomato and lemon for a cold bowl at 142 kcal per 100 g of chickpeas.

Chana with bhatura or rice

Serve the curry hot with bhatura or rice, as the pack suggests. With only 13 mg sodium per 100 g, you set the salt.

Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana: common questions

Is Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana healthy?

Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana is not high in sugar, salt or saturated fat, so it can be a regular part of your diet.

How many calories and how much protein are in Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana?

Per 100 g, Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana has 142 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fat and 0.5 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, one serve (the pack has 2.5)) has 142 kcal and 6.2 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana?

1 ingredient, in label order: Kala Chana (Black Chick Peas).

Does Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana live up to its claims?

4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Ready to use" needs care: The chickpeas are fully boiled, but the pack's own directions say to open, rinse and then cook or add them to a dish. "No refrigeration required" needs care: The retailer page shows long shelf life and no refrigeration, while the pack shows refrigerate after opening and use within 48 hours. Both can be true: sealed, ambient; opened, fridge.

Who should limit Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana?

Most adults: everyday. 142 kcal and 13 mg sodium per 100 g, with one ingredient. Children: everyday. No additive, sweetener or dye, and 0 g added sugar. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. 26 g carbohydrate per 100 g, with 3 g sugar and none added, so portion size matters.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana have?

Per 100 g, Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana has 0 g added sugar, 13 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.5 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.

What does the EA1 score mean for Freshcon Boiled Kala Chana?

The first letter (E) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (1) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 6.2 g per 100 g, about 17% of the 142 kcal, and all of it comes from the chickpeas. That is modest because the chickpeas are boiled and hold water, which keeps the nutrition grade low. Ingredients: The list is one ingredient: kala chana (black chick peas). There are no additives, no added oil, no sweetener and no flavouring, so nothing costs ingredient points. Load risk: Every risk input is low: added sugar 0 g, saturated fat 0.5 g, trans fat 0 g and sodium 13 mg per 100 g. Energy is 142 kcal per 100 g.

Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.

Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.

Score history (1)
DateScoreMethodWhy
31 October 2026EA1v5.0First scored

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