Chickpeas
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
211
Density
2.11kcal/g
Protein / 100g
8.2g
Carbs / 100g
25.5g
Fat / 100g
8.9g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Chickpeas has 2.11 calories per gram (211 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Pea | 2 g | 4 |
| Portion | 92 g | 194 |
| Cup | 185 g | 390 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 211 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein8.2 g / 100 g15% of calories
- Carbs25.5 g / 100 g47% of calories
- Fat8.9 g / 100 g37% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Chickpeas is 4.3× less dense than Olive Oil (2.11 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about chickpeas
- How many calories are in 100 grams of chickpeas?
- Chickpeas contains 211 calories per 100 g, along with 8.2 g of protein, 25.5 g of carbohydrates, and 8.9 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of chickpeas?
- Chickpeas has a calorie density of 2.11 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one pea of chickpeas?
- One pea of Chickpeas weighs about 2 g and provides roughly 4 calories.