Calorie comparison
Black Beans vs Chickpeas
Per 100 grams, black beans is the lighter choice by 32 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Black Beans | Chickpeas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 | 164 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 24 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 0.5 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
🫘 Black Beans
1 cup cooked (172 g)
227 cal
15.3 g protein · 41.3 g carbs · 0.9 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, black beans or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, black beans has 132 calories and chickpeas has 164. Black Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black beans or chickpeas?
Black Beans has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. They're tied on protein.
Is black beans 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 black beans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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