Calories in chickpeas
1 cup of chickpeas (164 g) has 267 calories, with 14.4 g of protein, 44.8 g of carbs and 4.3 g of fat. That's 163 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 cup (164 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | 163 kcal |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 8.8 g |
| Carbs | 44.8 g | 27.3 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Fibre | 12.5 g | 7.6 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Are chickpeas good for a gym diet?
It has some protein (5.4 g per 100 calories), but not enough to lean on. Pair it with dal, tofu or soya chunks to fill the gap.
Most of its calories come from carbs (65%), then protein (21%) and fat (14%).
A gym meal usually aims for 25 g of protein or more, depending on your daily target. From this alone, that's 1.5 cups (about 460 calories). The same 25 g from soya chunks is about 170 calories.
What's in it
Made with chickpeas, plus spices.
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Similar foods
| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted chana | 1 handful (30 g) | 111 | 6.8 g |
| Kala chana | 1 bowl (120 g) | 169 | 6.8 g |
| Chole | 1 bowl (120 g) | 196 | 7.3 g |
| Oatmeal | 1 cup (234 g) | 271 | 13.1 g |
| Cheese pizza | 1 slice (80 g) | 213 | 9.1 g |
Updated . General fitness and nutrition guidance, not medical advice.
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