Legume calorie chart

Calories, protein, carbs, and fiber in lentils, chickpeas, beans, peas, soybeans, and tofu. For dry and cooked legumes, you’ll find typical serving sizes and a calculator for gram amounts.

Legume calorie chart: calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber per 100 g
Cooked fava beans624.86.50.53.6
Cooked chickpeas1648.919.82.67.6
Canned chickpeas1397.116.12.86.4

Values per 100 g of food. P = protein, C = carbs (excluding fiber), F = fat, in grams. Click a column heading to sort.

Lowest in calories per 100 g

  1. Cooked fava beans 62 kcal
  2. Canned chickpeas 139 kcal
  3. Cooked chickpeas 164 kcal

Highest in protein per 100 g

  1. Cooked chickpeas 8.9 g
  2. Canned chickpeas 7.1 g
  3. Cooked fava beans 4.8 g

Good to know

Legumes are listed in two forms that differ significantly in calories per 100 g: dry seeds absorb water during cooking and weigh about two and a half times as much once cooked. So be sure to count the form you weigh—dry before cooking or cooked on your plate.

Data: USDA FoodData Central (SR28); Polish names and servings: EatSee editorial team. Values are approximate and for informational purposes only. How we prepare our calorie chart.