Side-by-Side Comparison

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Cooked golden chickpeas arranged on a minimalist white plate
legumes

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)

164Calories
8.9Protein
7.6Fiber
1.3Vit C
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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-27%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (120 kcal vs 164 kcal, 44 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+101%
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 8.9 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+4.5 g, +101%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+171%
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 7.6 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+4.8 g, +171%).

Higher Vitamin C
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 1.3 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.3 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
164 kcal8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 164 kcal vs 120 kcal in Quinoa (Cooked) (+44 kcal, +37%).

ProteinChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
8.9 g18% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 8.9 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+4.5 g, +101%).

CarbohydratesChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
27.4 g10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 27.4 g vs 21.3 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+6.1 g, +29%).

Dietary FiberChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
7.6 g27% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 7.6 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+4.8 g, +171%).

Total FatChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
2.6 g3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 2.6 g vs 1.9 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.67 g, +35%).

Total SugarsChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
4.8 g10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 4.8 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.9 g, +452%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
1.3 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) has higher vitamin c (1.3 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
1.0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (1.0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0.35 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.35 mg in Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) (+0.28 mg, +80%).

Vitamin KChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
4.0 µg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) has higher vitamin k (4.0 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
172 µg43% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 172 µg vs 42 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+130 µg, +310%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0.12 mg10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.12 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0.06 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.06 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0.53 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 0.53 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.11 mg, +28%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0.29 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 0.29 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.06 mg, +25%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0.14 mg8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.14 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSimilar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
7.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of sodium (7.0 mg).

PotassiumChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
291 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 291 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+119 mg, +69%).

CalciumChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
49.0 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 49.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+32.0 mg, +188%).

IronChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
2.9 mg16% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 2.9 mg vs 1.5 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.4 mg, +94%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
48.0 mg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 48.0 mg in Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) (+16.0 mg, +33%).

PhosphorusChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
168 mg13% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 168 mg vs 152 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+16.0 mg, +11%).

ZincChickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) higher
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
1.5 mg14% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) provides 1.5 mg vs 1.1 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.44 mg, +40%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)
0.27 g1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Both Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.27 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) leads in 16 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 2.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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