Calories in chickpeas

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Chickpeas (1 cup, 164 g) has 269 calories, with 14.5 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 164 kcal.

Values are for Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Chickpeas

Per 1 cup (164 g)


Calories269

Protein14.5 g
Carbohydrates45 g
   Fiber12.5 g
   Sugars7.9 g
Fat4.2 g
Sodium11 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in chickpeas by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g1648.9 g27.4 g2.6 g
1 cup164 g26914.5 g45 g4.2 g
1 oz28 g462.5 g7.8 g0.7 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 21%Carbs 65%Fat 14%

Chickpeas has a medium energy density (1.6 kcal per gram). It provides 5.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Beans, lentils & tofu: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Tofu (firm)789 g2.9 g4.2 g
Lentils1169 g20.1 g0.4 g
Black beans1328.9 g23.7 g0.5 g
Chickpeas1648.9 g27.4 g2.6 g
Hummus2377.8 g15 g17.8 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173757. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in chickpeas?

269 calories in 1 cup (164 g), or 164 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in chickpeas?

14.5 g of protein in 1 cup (164 g) (8.9 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in chickpeas?

45 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup (164 g), including 12.5 g of fiber.