Calorie chart · Legumes

Cooked chickpeas - calories and nutrition information

100 g of cooked chickpeas has 164 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 19.8 g carbs, and 2.6 g fat. A lunch serving of cooked chickpeas (about 150 g) has about 246 kcal.

Serving
Cooked chickpeas, 100 g164 kcal686 kJ
Protein8.9 g26% of energy
Carbs19.8 g57% of energy
Fat2.6 g17% of energy
Fiber
7.6 g
Sugars
4.8 g
Salt
0.02 g

Nutrition information: cooked chickpeas

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI*Serving (150 g)
Energy164 kcal686 kJ8%246 kcal1029 kJ
Fat2.6 g4%3.9 g
of which saturated fatty acids0.3 g2%0.5 g
Carbs19.8 g8%29.7 g
of which sugars4.8 g5%7.2 g
Fiber7.6 g-11.4 g
Protein8.9 g18%13.4 g
Salt0.02 g0%0.03 g
Water60.2 g-90.3 g

* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.

How many calories are in cooked chickpeas?

Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tablespoon10 g16 kcal0.9 g2 g0.3 g
100 g164 kcal8.9 g19.8 g2.6 g
Serving150 g246 kcal13.4 g29.7 g3.9 g
Cup171 g280 kcal15.2 g33.9 g4.4 g

Vitamins and minerals

In 100 g of cooked chickpeas, the highest amounts are folate (86% of the NRV), phosphorus (24%), and iron (21%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% of the NRV per 100 g.

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI
Potassium291 mg15%
Calcium49 mg6%
Magnesium48 mg13%
Phosphorus168 mg24%
Iron2.9 mg21%
Zinc1.5 mg15%
Selenium3.7 µg7%
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)0.12 mg11%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.06 mg4%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)0.5 mg3%
Vitamin B60.14 mg10%
Folate172 µg86%
Vitamin E0.4 mg3%
Vitamin K4 µg5%

Cooked chickpeas compared with other foods

Cooked chickpeas have more calories per 100 g than 63% of the legumes in our chart. Here are foods in the legumes category with similar calorie counts (kcal per 100 g):

  1. Cooked kidney beans127 kcal
  2. Canned chickpeas139 kcal
  3. Cooked white beans139 kcal
  4. Plain tofu144 kcal
  5. Cooked chickpeas164 kcal
  6. Dried white beans333 kcal
  7. Dried red kidney beans337 kcal
  8. Dried split peas352 kcal
  9. Dry lentils352 kcal

FAQs

How many calories are in a lunch serving of cooked chickpeas?
A lunch serving of cooked chickpeas (about 150 g) has about 246 kcal: 13.4 g protein, 29.7 g carbs, and 3.9 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of cooked chickpeas?
100 g of cooked chickpeas has 164 kcal (686 kJ). For comparison, 100 g of dried chickpeas has 378 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked chickpeas?
Cooked chickpeas have 8.9 g protein per 100 g, while a lunch serving of cooked chickpeas has about 13.4 g.
How many carbs are in cooked chickpeas?
There are 19.8 g of digestible carbs in 100 g of cooked chickpeas, including 4.8 g of sugars, plus 7.6 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt” (NDB 16057). Polish names and servings: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and depend on variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: . How we compile our calorie chart.