Calorie comparison
Almond Butter vs Chickpeas
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 450 calories, while almond butter delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Almond Butter | Chickpeas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 614 | 164 |
| Protein | 21 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 19 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 56 g | 2.6 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌰 Almond Butter
2 tbsp (32 g)
196 cal
6.7 g protein · 6.1 g carbs · 17.9 g fat
🫘 Chickpeas
1 cup cooked (164 g)
269 cal
14.6 g protein · 44.3 g carbs · 4.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, almond butter or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, almond butter has 614 calories and chickpeas has 164. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, almond butter or chickpeas?
Almond Butter has 21 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Almond Butter wins on protein.
Is almond butter or chickpeas better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward chickpeas — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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