Chickpea
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
364
Density
3.64kcal/g
Protein / 100g
19.0g
Carbs / 100g
61.0g
Fat / 100g
6.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Chickpea has 3.64 calories per gram (364 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Grm | 100 g | 364 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 364 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein19.0 g / 100 g20% of calories
- Carbs61.0 g / 100 g65% of calories
- Fat6.0 g / 100 g14% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Chickpea is 7.0× as dense than Apple (3.64 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Chickpea is 3.4× as dense than Chicken Breast (3.64 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Chickpea is 2.5× less dense than Olive Oil (3.64 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about chickpea
- How many calories are in 100 grams of chickpea?
- Chickpea contains 364 calories per 100 g, along with 19.0 g of protein, 61.0 g of carbohydrates, and 6.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of chickpea?
- Chickpea has a calorie density of 3.64 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 100 grm of chickpea?
- One 100 grm of Chickpea weighs about 100 g and provides roughly 364 calories.