How many calories in
chickpeas?
Cooked chickpeas are 164 calories per 100g, with 9g of protein and 7g of fiber per cup. They're a meal-prep favorite because of the staying power — fiber + protein keeps you full long after a regular carb side. Hummus is mostly chickpeas plus oil and tahini.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical chickpeas serving translates in your tracker:
What 164 calories means.
Balanced — chickpeas sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Chickpeas vs. similar foods.
How chickpeas stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in chickpeas?
Chickpeas has approximately 164 calories per 100g (cooked). A typical serving — 1 cup, cooked (164g) — comes in at 269 calories.
How much protein is in chickpeas?
8.9g of protein per 100g (cooked). That puts chickpeas at roughly 5.4g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other legumes sources.
How do I log chickpeas accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is chickpeas good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Chickpeas sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.