BeslyChickpeas: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
A serving of chickpeas listed as 1 cup cooked (170 g) has 279 calories, 15.1 g of protein, 46.6 g of carbs and 4.4 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 164 kcal.
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Chickpeas serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 164 | 8.9 | 27.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 46 | 2.5 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| 1 cup cooked | 170 | 279 | 15.1 | 46.6 | 4.4 |
Where the calories in chickpeas come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, chickpeas gets 21% of its calories from protein, 65% from carbs and 14% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (8.9 g protein, 27.4 g carbs, 2.6 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in chickpeas
A 1 cup cooked (170 g) of chickpeas also contains 11.9 mg sodium, 12.9 g fiber, 8.2 g sugar and 0.5 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup cooked (170 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 7 mg | 11.9 mg |
| Fiber | 7.6 g | 12.9 g |
| Sugar | 4.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 291 mg | 494.7 mg |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 83.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 2.2 mg |
How chickpeas compares with similar foods
Among the 5 foods compared here, chickpeas is number 3 when sorted from the lowest to the highest calories per 100 g (164 kcal). The comparison uses foods from the same food group (legumes & soy) that have a page on Besly.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tofu | 85 | 10.9 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Black Beans | 132 | 8.9 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
| Chickpeas (this page) | 164 | 8.9 | 27.4 | 2.6 |
| Hummus | 237 | 7.8 | 15 | 17.8 |
| Lentils | 352 | 24.6 | 63.4 | 1.1 |
Forms and preparations of chickpeas
Across the 5 forms listed for chickpeas, calories range from 146 kcal per 100 g (Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat) to 387 kcal per 100 g (Chickpea flour (besan)).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas (main entry) | 164 | 8.9 | 27.4 | 2.6 | 1 cup cooked (170 g): 279 kcal |
| Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat | 146 | 8.2 | 22.4 | 3.2 | 1 pea (2 g): 3 kcal |
| Chickpeas, from dried, no added fat | 163 | 8.2 | 20.4 | 4.1 | 1 pea (2 g): 3 kcal |
| Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry | 383 | 21.4 | 60.3 | 6.3 | 1 serving (35 g): 134 kcal |
| Chickpea flour (besan) | 387 | 22.4 | 57.8 | 6.7 | 1 cup (92 g): 356 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup cooked of chickpeas?
1 cup cooked (170 g) of chickpeas has 279 calories, with 15.1 g protein, 46.6 g carbs and 4.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of chickpeas?
100 g of chickpeas has 164 calories, 8.9 g protein, 27.4 g carbs and 2.6 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 46 calories.
Is chickpeas low in carbs?
Carbs supply 65% of the calories in chickpeas (protein 21%, fat 14%). Per 100 g there are 27.4 g of carbs, and 1 cup cooked (170 g) has 46.6 g, including 12.9 g of fiber.
Recipes with chickpeas
- Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Flour Pancakes)
- Bulgur and Chickpea Salad with Raisins
- Bulgur, Vegetable & Chickpea Salad
- Chana Chaat (Spiced Chickpea Salad)
- Chana Masala (Spiced Chickpea Curry)
- Chickpea and Spinach Sauté
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda”, record us.generic.chickpeas). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.