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How much protein is in chickpeas?
9 g per 100 g cooked
Quick facts
- 14.9 gIn 1 cup (about 165 g).
- #115Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 335 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About chickpeas
Chickpeas is a moderate source of protein. Beans, lentils and peas are staple plant proteins that also bring plenty of fibre. Paired with grains they cover all essential amino acids.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| PretzelsSnack | 10 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| PecansNuts | 9.2 g |
| Chickpeas (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| Pinto beans (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
Meals with chickpeas
More legume
- Peanuts · 26 g
- Soybeans · 17 g
- Falafel · 13 g
- Edamame · 11 g
- Lentils · 9 g
- Pinto beans · 9 g
- Black beans · 8.9 g
- Kidney beans · 8.7 g
- All beans, lentils and soy ranked ›
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FAQ
How much protein is in chickpeas?
Chickpeas cooked has 9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 cup (about 165 g), gives you roughly 14.9 g.
Is chickpeas high in protein?
Chickpeas is a moderate source of protein. With 9 g per 100 g it ranks #115 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much chickpeas do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 335 g of chickpeas cooked.
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