LEGUME · per 100g edible portion
Chickpeas
Nutrition facts for chickpeas (dry) — measured values from USDA FoodData Central, standardized to a 100g basis.
Ranks in 8 of 8 tracked rankings
Energy
378kcal
per 100g
Per 1 cup (200 g): 756 kcal · 40.9 g protein · 125.9 g carbs · 12.1 g fat
Protein
20.5g
Carbs
63g
Fiber
12.2g
Fat
6g
Macronutrient mix
Share of calories from each macro (Atwater 4/4/9 kcal per g)
In context
Why chickpeas stands out
Where chickpeas sits among the 61 foods in the database, per nutrient — computed from measured values only.
High in
- Folate#1 · 557 µg
Source of
- Carbohydrates#5 · 63 g
- Fiber#5 · 12.2 g
- Potassium#5 · 718 mg
- Vitamin B1#7 · 0.5 mg
- Vitamin B6#8 · 0.5 mg
Low in
Nothing in the top tier for this food.
Serving sizes
Household measures
| Measure | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.5 g | 47 kcal | 2.6 g | 7.9 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 756 kcal | 40.9 g | 125.9 g | 12.1 g |
Measures from USDA food portion data; per-serving values are derived from the measured per-100g values.
Full profile
Nutrition facts per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal |
| Protein | 20.47 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.95 g |
| Fiber | 12.2 g |
| Sugar | 10.7 g |
| Fat | 6.04 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g |
| Calcium | 57 mg |
| Iron | 4.31 mg |
| Magnesium | 79 mg |
| Phosphorus | 252 mg |
| Potassium | 718 mg |
| Sodium | 24 mg |
| Zinc | 2.76 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Folate | 557 µg |
Common questions
Chickpeas FAQ
How many calories in 1 cup of chickpeas?
1 cup of chickpeas (200 g) provides about 756 kcal. Per 100 g, chickpeas has 378 kcal.
How much protein in chickpeas?
Chickpeas contains 20.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 40.9 g per 1 cup (200 g).
Is chickpeas high in fiber?
Chickpeas has 12.2 g of fiber per 100 g and ranks #5 of 58 tracked foods for fiber.
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Data Provenance
USDA FoodData Central
SR Legacy
- Source
- USDA FoodData Central
- FDC ID
- 173756
- Basis
- 100 g edible portion
- Record type
- SR Legacy
- Retrieved
- September 24, 2026