Calorie chart · Legumes

Dry chickpeas – calories and nutrition information

100 g of dry chickpeas has 378 kcal, 20.5 g protein, 50.8 g carbs, and 6 g fat. A serving for 1 person (about 60 g) has about 227 kcal.

Serving
Dry chickpeas, 100 g378 kcal1582 kJ
Protein20.5 g24% of energy
Carbs50.8 g60% of energy
Fat6 g16% of energy
Fiber
12.2 g
Sugars
10.7 g
Salt
0.06 g

Nutrition information: dry chickpeas

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI*Serving for 1 people (60 g)
Energy378 kcal1582 kJ19%227 kcal950 kJ
Fat6 g9%3.6 g
of which saturated fatty acids0.6 g3%0.4 g
Carbs50.8 g20%30.5 g
of which sugars10.7 g12%6.4 g
Fiber12.2 g-7.3 g
Protein20.5 g41%12.3 g
Salt0.06 g1%0.04 g
Water7.7 g-4.6 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 dry chickpeas?

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

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tablespoon13 g49 kcal2.7 g6.6 g0.8 g
Serving for 1 people60 g227 kcal12.3 g30.5 g3.6 g
100 g378 kcal20.5 g50.8 g6 g
Cup208 g786 kcal42.6 g105.7 g12.5 g

Vitamins and minerals

In 100 g of dry chickpeas, the highest amounts are folate (279% RWS), vitamin B1 (44%), and vitamin B6 (39%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% RWS per 100 g.

NutrientCarbs 100 g% RI
Potassium718 mg36%
Calcium57 mg7%
Magnesium79 mg21%
Phosphorus252 mg36%
Iron4.3 mg31%
Zinc2.8 mg28%
Vitamin C4 mg5%
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)0.48 mg44%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.21 mg15%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)1.5 mg9%
Vitamin B60.54 mg39%
Folate557 µg279%
Vitamin E0.8 mg7%
Vitamin K9 µg12%

Dry chickpeas compared with other foods

Dry chickpeas have the most calories per 100 g among the legumes in our chart. Here are similarly calorie-dense foods from the legumes category (kcal per 100 g):

  1. Cooked white beans139 kcal
  2. Plain tofu144 kcal
  3. Cooked chickpeas164 kcal
  4. Dried white beans333 kcal
  5. Dried red kidney beans337 kcal
  6. Dried split peas352 kcal
  7. Dry lentils352 kcal
  8. Dry red lentils358 kcal
  9. Dried chickpeas378 kcal

FAQs

How many calories are in a serving of dry chickpeas for 1 person?
A serving of dry chickpeas for 1 person (about 60 g) has about 227 kcal: 12.3 g protein, 30.5 g carbs, and 3.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of dry chickpeas?
100 g of dry chickpeas has 378 kcal (1582 kJ). For comparison, 100 g of cooked chickpeas has 164 kcal.
How much protein is in dry chickpeas?
Dry chickpeas contain 20.5 g of protein per 100 g, and a serving for 1 person is about 12.3 g.
How many carbs are in dry chickpeas?
100 g of dry chickpeas contains 50.8 g of available carbs, including 10.7 g of sugars, plus 12.2 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database – “Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw” (NDB 16056). Polish names and servings: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and depend on the 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 put together our calorie chart.