Beans, tofu and legumes
How much protein is in chickpeas?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 164 g) has 14.6 g of protein and 269 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (164 g)
- 14.6 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 5.4 g
High protein density
Protein in chickpeas by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (164 g) | 14.6 g | 269 | 44.9 g | 4.3 g |
| 100 g | 8.9 g | 164 | 27.4 g | 2.6 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 164
- Protein
- 8.9 g
- Carbs
- 27.4 g
- Fat
- 2.6 g
- Fibre
- 7.6 g
- Sugar
- 4.8 g
- Sodium
- 7 mg
Beans, tofu and legumes: most protein per calorie
- Firm tofu 11.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Tempeh 10.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Edamame 9.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Lentils 7.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Kidney beans 6.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Black beans 6.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is chickpeas high in protein?
Yes. With 5.4 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 59% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of chickpeas?
8.9 g, with 164 calories.
How much chickpeas gives you 30 g of protein?
About 337 g, for roughly 553 calories. That's about 2.1 servings of 1 cup.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 173757: "Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.