Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required
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Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana is a pack of pre-processed raw chickpeas that cook without soaking, with nothing else added. It scores BA2: nutrition is strong on protein and fibre, the single-ingredient list is clean, and risk is low, held up mainly by the energy of a dry pulse. A useful everyday staple for curries, salads and hummus.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Pre-processed Kabuli Chana (100%)
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 1.7 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 382 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.5 g |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 22.5 g |
| Total fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
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What to know about Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required
One ingredient, 22.5 g fibre, ready in 10 minutes
Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana is a 200 g pack of pre-processed white chickpeas, listed as Kabuli chana at 100% with nothing else in it. It is sold to people who want chhole, chana salad or hummus without soaking the chickpeas overnight. The pack says to boil 1 1/2 cups with 3 cups of water and 2 tsp salt for 10 minutes, by pressure cooker, microwave or open pan.
What you get is a dry pulse with real protein and a lot of fibre: 21.4 g protein, 22.5 g fibre and 6 g fat per 100 g, with 0 g added sugar and 10 mg sodium. The pack counts 8 servings of 25 g, and each serve of dry chickpeas gives about 96 kcal, 5.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. The energy is 382 kcal per 100 g because these are weighed dry, before cooking adds water.
The front says no soak required, cooks in 10 minutes and no additives, and the ingredient list backs all three. The one loose end is wording: the pack says pre-processed, while the retailer page says 100% pure, and neither explains the processing. CleanPlate scores it BA2.
Why Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required scores BA2
Nutrition is a B on 21.4 g protein and 22.5 g fibre per 100 g. Ingredients are an A for a single 100% chickpea list with no additives, and risk is a 2, mostly from the energy of a dry pulse.
Good nutrient density
- Protein
- 21.4 g
- Fibre
- 22.5 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 382 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why B
Protein is 21.4 g per 100 g and fibre is 22.5 g, so one 25 g serve gives 5.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre. Sugar is low at 1.7 g per 100 g, all of it natural, and the fat is 6 g with 1.3 g saturated.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone.
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.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Pre-processed Kabuli Chana
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is one ingredient, Kabuli chana at 100%. There are no additives, no added fat, no sugar, no flavouring and no hydrogenated oil, so nothing costs ingredient points.
The front claims are no soak, cooks in 10 minutes and no additives. All three match the list and the cooking instructions, so there is no label penalty.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 10 mg
- Saturated fat
- 1.3 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Energy is the biggest part of the risk number: 382 kcal per 100 g of dry chickpeas. Saturated fat of 1.3 g per 100 g is well under the 5 g high line, and sodium is 10 mg.
Added sugar is 0 g, and trans fat is 0 g. The risk grade is a 2 because the figures are for dry weight, and the pack's salted cooking water is not part of the panel.
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 (21.4g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (22.5g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required live up to its claims?
No soak, cooks in 10 minutes and no additives all hold against the label. The pack says pre-processed while the retailer page says pure, a small wording gap.
- On the packHolds
“No soak required”
The cooking instructions boil the chickpeas straight from the pack, with no soaking step.
- On the packHolds
“Cooks in 10 minutes”
The back of the pack gives 10 minutes with the lid on, by pressure cooker, microwave or open pan.
- On the packHolds
“Raw chana no additives”
The only ingredient is Kabuli chana at 100%, so no additive, preservative or flavouring is listed.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Pre-processed vs 100% pure”
The retailer page says made from 100% pure Kabuli chana, while the pack says pre-processed Kabuli chana (100%). Neither says what the processing is.
What's in Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required?
Kabuli chana is the only ingredient, at 100%. There are no additives, sugar or fat added, and the only thing to watch is the salt you add when cooking.
The ingredient list, read for you
Pre-processed Kabuli chana at 100% is the whole list, so everything in the pack is chickpea. The nutrition figures are for the dry chickpeas and the salt in the pack's cooking method is added by the cook.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy of dry chickpeasWorth watching
382 kcal per 100 g, about 96 kcal per 25 g serve. The figure is for dry weight, so a cooked portion is bulkier.
- Salt added in cookingWorth watching
The chickpeas have 10 mg sodium per 100 g, but the pack's method adds 2 tsp salt to 3 cups of water. How much ends up in the dish is your choice.
- FibreFine
22.5 g per 100 g, about 5.6 g in a 25 g serve.
- ProteinFine
21.4 g per 100 g from the chickpeas, about 5.4 g per serve.
- Single ingredientFine
Kabuli chana at 100%, with no additives, added sugar or added fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- The values are for dry chickpeas, and no cooked-weight figures are given.
Who should eat Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required?
Fine every day for most adults and children. A few times a week for diabetes or prediabetes, since carbohydrate is 60.5 g per 100 g.
- Most adultsEveryday
About 96 kcal, 5.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre per 25 g dry serve.
- ChildrenEveryday
No additives or added sugar, and only 10 mg sodium before cooking.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
Sugar is 1.7 g and fibre 22.5 g, but carbohydrate is 60.5 g per 100 g, so portion matters.
- Weight managementEveryday
Filling at about 96 kcal per 25 g dry serve, with 5.6 g fibre.
Recipes with Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required
Chhole, chana salad and hummus all work, since the pack promises 10 minutes of cooking. Go easy on the salt, as the chickpeas hold only 10 mg sodium per 100 g.
Chhole
The pack names chhole bhature as the use. Cook the chickpeas for 10 minutes, then add them to the gravy and go light on salt.
Chana salad
Toss the cooked chickpeas with chopped onion, tomato and lemon, for about 5.4 g protein per 25 g of dry chickpeas.
Hummus
The retailer page suggests hummus. Blend the cooked chickpeas with lemon and a little oil, keeping the salt to your own taste.
Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required?
Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana is a pack of pre-processed raw chickpeas that cook without soaking, with nothing else added. It scores BA2: nutrition is strong on protein and fibre, the single-ingredient list is clean, and risk is low, held up mainly by the energy of a dry pulse. A useful everyday staple for curries, salads and hummus. Nutrition B, ingredients A, load risk 2; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required?
Per 100 g, Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required has 382 kcal, 21.4 g protein, 60.5 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat and 1.3 g saturated fat. One serve (25 g dry, 1 of 8 servings) has 96 kcal and 5.3 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required?
1 ingredient, in label order: Pre-processed Kabuli Chana (100%).
Does Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 3 hold, 1 needs care. "Pre-processed vs 100% pure" needs care: The retailer page says made from 100% pure Kabuli chana, while the pack says pre-processed Kabuli chana (100%). Neither says what the processing is.
Who should limit Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required?
Most adults: everyday. About 96 kcal, 5.4 g protein and 5.6 g fibre per 25 g dry serve. Children: everyday. No additives or added sugar, and only 10 mg sodium before cooking. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. Sugar is 1.7 g and fibre 22.5 g, but carbohydrate is 60.5 g per 100 g, so portion matters.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required have?
Per 100 g, Tata Sampann Easy Cook Kabuli Chana, No Soak Required has 0 g added sugar, 10 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 1.3 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.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | BA2 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
