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Chickpeas calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chickpeas contains 164 calories, with 8.9 g of protein, 27.4 g of carbohydrate and 2.6 g of fat. It provides 7.6 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Chickpeas are sturdy enough to roast, blend or curry, and their combination of protein, fibre and starch is why hummus and chana masala both satisfy. A drained can is roughly 240 g — logging "one can" is honest and repeatable. Roasted until crunchy, they are a fair crisp substitute at a similar calorie cost but with far better staying power.
Where the calories come from
Protein 21% Carbs 65% Fat 14%
How chickpeas compares
Per 100 g, against the closest legumes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas | 164 kcal | 8.9 g | 27.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Pink beans, cooked | 149 kcal | 9.1 g | 27.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Pinto beans, cooked | 143 kcal | 9 g | 26.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Small white beans, cooked | 142 kcal | 9 g | 25.8 g | 0.6 g |
| Navy beans, cooked | 140 kcal | 8.2 g | 26.1 g | 0.6 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas (typical) | 164 kcal | 8.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Roasted chickpeas (roasted) | 364 kcal | 19.3 g | 9.8 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for chickpeas
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | 269 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 45 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 7.6 g | 12 g |
| Sugar | 4.8 g | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chickpeas
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1 mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.35 mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 168 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 48 mg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 8% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common chickpeas servings
How many calories in a portion of chickpeas — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 164 kcal | 9 g | 27 g | 3 g |
| 1 cup (164 g) | 269 kcal | 15 g | 45 g | 4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chickpeas?
Chickpeas has 164 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 cup cooked (164 g) has about 269 calories.
How much protein is in chickpeas?
Chickpeas contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g, or about 15 g per 1 cup cooked.
How much sugar is in chickpeas?
Chickpeas contains 4.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does chickpeas have?
Chickpeas has 7.6 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these chickpeas calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173757 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
