Biena Sea Salt Roasted Chickpea Snack, 5 oz

Biena Roasted Chickpeas in Sea Salt are crunchy, oven-style roasted chickpeas from Biena, sold in a 5 oz bag. They are a savory snack made from just three ingredients and work as a stand-in for chips or crackers.

Who it suits

A good fit if you avoid peanuts, tree nuts, dairy or grains and still want something salty and crisp. If you prefer a nut-based crunch, browse our healthy snacks collection or compare the higher-protein Seapoint Farms dry roasted edamame. People with a legume allergy should skip it.

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Key facts

• Ingredients are chickpeas, expeller pressed high oleic sunflower or safflower oil, and sea salt (Biena)
• Each 1 oz (28 g) serving lists 120 calories, 6 g protein, 6 g fiber and 0 g added sugars (Biena)
• Labeled plant-based, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, peanut free and tree nut free (Biena)
• Sodium is 190 mg per serving, and the bag holds about 5 servings (Biena)

What reviewers say

Nutrition professor Joan Salge Blake told NBC News Select she likes these for travel, pointing to the fiber, the flavor and the light weight in a bag. A dietitian roundup on Food Network lists them as a plant-based pick with both fiber and protein. Taste of Home suggests them as an easy way to eat more beans between meals.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Short, three-ingredient list
• Pro: Equal protein and fiber per ounce
• Pro: Free of peanuts, tree nuts, dairy and grains per the label
• Con: 190 mg sodium per ounce adds up if you finish the bag
• Con: Not suitable for people who avoid legumes

Cautions

• Chickpeas are a legume; avoid if you have a legume allergy.
• If you are limiting salt, portion out a single 1 oz serving.