Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Chickpeas
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 389 calories, while cashews 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 | Cashews | Chickpeas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 164 |
| Protein | 18 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 44 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
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 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, cashews or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and chickpeas has 164. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or chickpeas?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Cashews wins on protein.
Is cashews 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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