For a meal for one, D’Aucy’s 215 g jar of drained chickpeas gives you a smaller quantity, while the 340 g jar means you’ll need to plan how to use the leftovers. According to their Auchan product pages, both are labelled ‘no added salt’: the declared salt content is 0.08 g per 100 g for the first and 0.01 g per 100 g for the second. If salt is your main priority, compare the salt content and ingredients too, rather than choosing by jar size alone.
If salt is a key factor in your choice, check the ingredients list and the salt content per 100 g, even when a jar is labelled ‘no added salt’. Anses recommends checking food labels to find out what’s in the products you buy.
The drained weight helps you choose an amount that suits your recipe. The two D’Aucy jars listed on Auchan’s product pages contain 215 g and 340 g of drained chickpeas respectively. If you choose the larger jar, plan how you’ll use the rest once it’s open.
Auchan’s product pages for both D’Aucy jars list chickpeas and water as the ingredients, and say to drain before use. This means you can season your salad, pan-fry or grain bowl yourself, taking into account any other ingredients you add.
When choosing chickpeas for a meal for one, first compare the salt content per 100 g on a like-for-like basis. Then check the drained weight and think about how you’ll use the chickpeas after opening.
| Criteria | What to check | Who might prioritise it? |
|---|---|---|
| Salt content | Check the front-of-pack claim, ingredients and salt content per 100 g across comparable products. | If I want to limit the salt in this meal, I need to know the declared amount rather than relying on the product name alone. Around 42% of consumers might put this first. |
| Amount to use | Compare the drained weight and storage instructions for after opening. | When I’m cooking a single portion, I prefer an amount I can use without leaving a large part of the jar open. This would be the priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Preparation and seasoning | Check the ingredients and whether the chickpeas need to be drained before use. | When I’m quickly putting together a salad or a hot meal, I want cooked chickpeas that I can season myself. Around 17% of consumers might prioritise this convenience above all else. |
| Local availability | Check which product is available at your local shop or for your online grocery order, then read its nutrition information again. | If I shop at a particular supermarket, I need to be able to find the product I want locally, rather than automatically switching to a standard tinned option. Local availability might be the main criterion for around 16% of consumers. |
A Monoprix product page for tinned chickpeas shows a Nutri-Score A and declares 0.41 g of salt per 100 g. So if salt is your deciding factor, the score is no substitute for checking the salt content itself.
Compare the salt per 100 g across products, along with their ingredients lists.
The amount of chickpeas you’ll have after draining is shown as the drained weight. Auchan’s product pages list 215 g and 340 g for the two D’Aucy jars.
Check that this amount suits your recipe before opening the jar.
With the 340 g jar, you may need to plan a second use soon after opening.
A Prosain product listed on a Monoprix/Naturalia product page includes this claim in its name, even though the displayed ingredients list includes sea salt. This inconsistency means you can’t make a decision based on the name alone.
If the product name, ingredients and nutrition information don’t match, check the packaging or ask the retailer or manufacturer for clarification before choosing.
The information below relates to the specific products listed, not to every chickpea product from each brand or retailer.
Auchan’s product pages list two organic jars labelled ‘no added salt’, with drained weights of 215 g and 340 g.
E.Leclerc lists a pack of three tins of chickpeas, each weighing 130 g.
A Monoprix product page lists a 265 g pack of chickpeas.
Carrefour’s search results show several chickpea products and pack sizes, including Carrefour Classic’ and organic options.
The retailer lists both D’Aucy jars with no added salt, as well as other chickpea products and pack sizes.
No. This claim doesn’t mean the salt content shown in the nutrition information is zero. According to Auchan’s product pages, the D’Aucy jars with no added salt declare 0.08 g and 0.01 g of salt per 100 g. Check the information for the specific product you choose.
Choose a size that suits the amount your recipe needs, and think about how you’ll use any leftovers. Auchan’s product pages list drained weights of 215 g and 340 g for the two D’Aucy jars. The smaller jar leaves you with less to use after opening, while the larger one is a good choice if you’ve planned another dish.
For both D’Aucy jars featured here, Auchan’s product pages recommend transferring the contents to a suitable container, refrigerating them and using them within two days of opening. Always follow the instructions on the jar you buy, too.