Which has more calories, beer or chickpeas?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and chickpeas has 164. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or chickpeas?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.

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

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Chickpeas

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 121 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	Beer	Chickpeas
Calories	43	164
Protein	0.5 g	8.9 g
Carbs	3.6 g	27 g
Fat	0 g	2.6 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 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, beer or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and chickpeas has 164. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or chickpeas?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.
Is beer 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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