Calorie comparison
Big Mac vs Chickpeas
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 93 calories, while big mac 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 | Big Mac | Chickpeas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 164 |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 20.5 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 15 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
🍔 Big Mac
1 burger (219 g)
563 cal
25 g protein · 44.9 g carbs · 32.9 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, big mac or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, big mac has 257 calories and chickpeas has 164. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, big mac or chickpeas?
Big Mac has 11.4 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Big Mac wins on protein.
Is big mac 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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