Which has more calories, banana or chickpeas?

Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and chickpeas has 164. Banana is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, banana or chickpeas?

Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.

Is banana 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 banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Banana vs Chickpeas

Per 100 grams, banana is the lighter choice by 75 calories, while chickpeas delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Banana	Chickpeas
Calories	89	164
Protein	1.1 g	8.9 g
Carbs	23 g	27 g
Fat	0.3 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

🍌 Banana

1 medium (118 g)

105 cal

1.3 g protein · 27.1 g carbs · 0.4 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, banana or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and chickpeas has 164. Banana is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or chickpeas?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.
Is banana 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 banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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