Chicken Breast (Roasted/Cooked)
Chicken Breast (Roasted/Cooked) provides approximately 250% more protein per 100 g (31.0 g vs 8.9 g in Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)).
Garbanzo Beans / Chana / Chole
Cicer arietinum
Versatile Mediterranean and South Asian legume providing substantial dietary fiber, plant protein, manganese, and folate.

Key vitamins and minerals meeting high percentages of daily recommended intake
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Chicken Breast (Roasted/Cooked) provides approximately 250% more protein per 100 g (31.0 g vs 8.9 g in Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)).
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides approximately 241% more protein per 100 g (30.2 g vs 8.9 g in Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)).
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides approximately 149% more protein per 100 g (22.1 g vs 8.9 g in Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)).
Almonds (Raw) provides approximately 139% more protein per 100 g (21.2 g vs 8.9 g in Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo)).
Side-by-side nutrient differences with other common legumes
Laboratory assayed values from published composition records
Per 100g Edible Portion
| Macronutrients | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (Energy) | 164kcal | |
| Protein | 8.9g | |
| Carbohydrates | 27.4g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6g | |
| Total Fat | 2.6g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.27g | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8g | |
| Sodium | 7.0mg |
| Vitamins | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin CAscorbic Acid | 1.3mg | |
Vitamin A (RAE)Retinol & Carotenoids | 1.0µg | |
Vitamin DCholecalciferol / Ergocalciferol | - | - |
Vitamin EAlpha-tocopherol | 0.35mg | |
Vitamin KPhylloquinone & Menaquinones | 4.0µg | |
Folate (DFE)Vitamin B9 | 172µg | |
| 0.12mg | ||
| 0.06mg | ||
| 0.53mg | ||
| 0.29mg | ||
Vitamin B6Pyridoxal 5-phosphate | 0.14mg | |
Vitamin B12Cobalamin | 0µg |
Expert-verified answers to common nutritional and dietary questions
A 100-gram serving of Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) contains 164 calories, 27.4g of total carbohydrates, and 7.6g of dietary fiber (yielding approx. 19.8g net carbs). By portion: 100 g contains approximately 164 calories; 1 cup cooked (164 g) contains approximately 269 calories; 1/2 cup cooked (82 g) contains approximately 134 calories.
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) is particularly high in Folate (DFE) (43% Daily Value), Iron (16% Daily Value), Zinc (14% Daily Value), Phosphorus (13% Daily Value). Versatile Mediterranean and South Asian legume providing substantial dietary fiber, plant protein, manganese, and folate.
Popular and nutritionally verified alternatives to Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) include Guava, Orange, Amla (Indian Gooseberry). You can explore customized swaps ranked by protein, fiber, or vitamins using our smart replacement tool.
Chickpeas (Cooked / Garbanzo) is naturally vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, high protein, high fiber. With 164 calories and 7.6g of fiber per 100g, it fits well into healthy balanced, plant-based, and calorie-conscious meal plans.
Values reflect assayed composite laboratory samples from published public food tables. Naturally occurring nutrients vary by harvest variety and culinary preparation.