How Much Protein in Chickpeas? Per Cup, Canned and 100 g
Per 100 g, boiled chickpeas have 8.9 g of protein, canned chickpeas (drained) have 7.1 g and dry chickpeas have 20.5 g. A cup of boiled chickpeas (164 g) has 14.5 g of protein. Per 100 g, boiled chickpeas also provide 164 kcal, 2.6 g of fat and 27.4 g of carbohydrate.
Ranked #40 of 46 high protein foods by protein per 100 g.
Protein per 100 g and per serving
| Food | State | Per 100 g | Per 100 g | Per serving | Per serving | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | kcal | Fat | Carbs | Serving | Protein | kcal | |||
| Chickpeas, boiled FDC 173757 | Cooked | 8.9 g | 164 | 2.6 g | 27.4 g | 1 cup (164 g) | 14.5 g 1 cup (164 g) | 269 | |
| Chickpeas, canned, drained FDC 173800 | Cooked | 7.1 g | 139 | 2.8 g | 22.5 g | 1 can, drained (253 g) | 17.8 g 1 can, drained (253 g) | 352 | |
| Chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed FDC 173801 | Cooked | 7.0 g | 138 | 2.5 g | 22.9 g | 1 cup, drained and rinsed (152 g) | 10.7 g 1 cup, drained and rinsed (152 g) | 210 | |
| Chickpeas, dry FDC 173756 | Raw | 20.5 g | 378 | 6.0 g | 63.0 g | 1 cup (200 g) | 40.9 g 1 cup (200 g) | 756 | |
Protein by amount: boiled chickpeas
| Cups | Weight | Protein | kcal | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1164 g | 164 g | 14.5 g | 269 | 4.2 g | 45.0 g |
| 2328 g | 328 g | 29.1 g | 538 | 8.5 g | 89.9 g |
| 3492 g | 492 g | 43.6 g | 807 | 12.7 g | 134.9 g |
| 4656 g | 656 g | 58.1 g | 1,076 | 17.0 g | 179.9 g |
Raw vs cooked
Protein per 100 g differs between the raw and cooked weight of the same food, so use the row that matches how you weigh it.
USDA lists 8.9 g of protein per 100 g for boiled chickpeas, 7.1 g for canned drained chickpeas and 20.5 g for dry chickpeas, and dry chickpeas have the highest figure because cooking adds water weight: a cup weighs 200 g dry but 164 g boiled.
How it compares
Similar foods sorted by protein per 100 kcal (main entry for each food).
| Food | Protein per 100 kcalProtein / 100 kcal | Protein (Per 100 g)Protein / 100 g | kcal (Per 100 g)kcal / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas, boiled | 5.4 g | 8.9 g | 164 |
| Peanuts, dry-roasted | 4.1 g | 24.4 g | 587 |
| Almonds, raw | 3.7 g | 21.2 g | 579 |
| Peanut butter, smooth | 3.7 g | 22.2 g | 598 |
| Quinoa, cooked | 3.7 g | 4.4 g | 120 |
| Oats, regular and quick, dry | 3.5 g | 13.2 g | 379 |
To find your own daily protein target, use the Protein Intake Calculator.
For comparison, see the protein in lentils and tofu.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in a cup of chickpeas?
A cup of boiled chickpeas (164 g) has 14.5 g of protein and 269 kcal (FDC 173757). A cup of canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (152 g), has 10.7 g (FDC 173801).
How much protein is in 100 g of chickpeas?
Boiled chickpeas have 8.9 g of protein per 100 g (FDC 173757), canned drained chickpeas 7.1 g (FDC 173800) and dry chickpeas 20.5 g (FDC 173756).
How much protein is in canned chickpeas?
USDA lists a can of drained chickpeas at 253 g, which has 17.8 g of protein (FDC 173800), and a cup drained and rinsed at 152 g, which has 10.7 g (FDC 173801). The drained entry has no cup weight, so its cup is not shown.
How much protein is in dry chickpeas?
Dry chickpeas have 20.5 g of protein per 100 g (FDC 173756). A cup of dry chickpeas (200 g) has 40.9 g and a tablespoon (12.5 g) has 2.6 g, before cooking adds water.
How much protein is in 2 or 3 cups of boiled chickpeas?
Calculated from the USDA cup weight, 2 cups of boiled chickpeas (328 g) have 29.1 g of protein and 3 cups (492 g) have 43.6 g (FDC 173757).
How many calories are in a cup of chickpeas?
A cup of boiled chickpeas (164 g) has 269 kcal and 100 g has 164 kcal (FDC 173757). A cup drained and rinsed (152 g) has 210 kcal (FDC 173801).
Chickpeas vs lentils: which has more protein per 100 g?
Boiled chickpeas have 8.9 g of protein per 100 g and 164 kcal (FDC 173757), against 9 g and 116 kcal for boiled lentils (FDC 172421).
Chickpeas vs tofu: which has more protein per 100 g?
Boiled chickpeas have 8.9 g of protein per 100 g (FDC 173757), against 9 g for firm tofu made with calcium sulfate and nigari (FDC 172448). Per 100 g the chickpeas have 164 kcal and the tofu 78 kcal.
Related foods
All values come from USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), per 100 g. Per-serving and scaled values are calculated from them.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. FDC ID 173757. ↗
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained solids. FDC ID 173800. ↗
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained, rinsed in tap water. FDC ID 173801. ↗
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018). Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw. FDC ID 173756. ↗