Calories and Protein in Chickpeas
Nutrition data for chickpeas, boiled, without salt.
Quick answer: 1 cup (164 g) of chickpeas has about 269 calories, 15 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 45 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 164 calories and 8.9 g of protein. These figures are for chickpeas that is boiled, without salt.
- 269calories
- 15 gprotein
- 4.2 gfat
- 45 gcarbs
per 1 cup (164 g)
Serving sizes for chickpeas
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 164 | 8.9 g | 2.6 g | 27 g |
| 1/2 cup | 82 g (2.9 oz) | 134 | 7.3 g | 2.1 g | 22 g |
| 1 cup | 164 g (5.8 oz) | 269 | 15 g | 4.2 g | 45 g |
USDA lists a cup of cooked chickpeas at about 164 g. Canned chickpeas are similar, but they are packed in liquid with salt, so drain and rinse them and check the label.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup (164 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 269 | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27 g | 45 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.6 g | 12 g | 45% |
| Total sugars | 4.8 g | 7.9 g | |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 15 g | 29% |
| Potassium | 291 mg | 477 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 80 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 4.7 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 48 mg | 79 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 2.1 mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1 cup (164 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 173757 (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt).
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About chickpeas nutrition
Chickpeas are a filling legume with protein, carbs and fiber together. These figures are for chickpeas cooked from dried and boiled without salt.
- Fiber: 12 g in 1 cup, about 45 percent of the Daily Value.
- Protein: 15 g in 1 cup, about 29 percent of the Daily Value.
- Iron: 4.7 mg in 1 cup, about 26 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Roasting chickpeas in oil, or blending them into hummus with tahini and oil, adds calories that are not in these figures.
- Canned chickpeas usually contain added sodium. These figures are for chickpeas boiled without salt.
How chickpeas compares
Per 100 g, chickpeas ranks #11 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #24 for fewest calories.
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Questions about chickpeas
269 calories in 1 cup (164 g) of chickpeas, or 164 calories per 100 g. These figures are for chickpeas that is boiled, without salt.
15 g of protein in 1 cup (164 g) of chickpeas, or 8.9 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 22 percent of its calories.
About 15 g of protein in a cup (164 g) of cooked chickpeas.
About 269 calories in a cup, and 12 g of fiber.
Carbohydrate leads: per 100 g, 27 g of carbs versus 8.9 g of protein.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 173757: Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
