Calorie comparison
Cheddar Cheese vs Chickpeas
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 239 calories, while cheddar cheese 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 | Cheddar Cheese | Chickpeas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 164 |
| Protein | 25 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 1.3 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 33 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
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 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, cheddar cheese or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, cheddar cheese has 403 calories and chickpeas has 164. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or chickpeas?
Cheddar Cheese has 25 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Cheddar Cheese wins on protein.
Is cheddar cheese 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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