Calorie comparison
Chicken Breast vs Chickpeas
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 1 calories, while chicken breast 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 | Chicken Breast | Chickpeas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 | 164 |
| Protein | 31 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 3.6 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
🍗 Chicken Breast
3 oz cooked (85 g)
140 cal
26.4 g protein · 0 g carbs · 3.1 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, chicken breast or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, chicken breast has 165 calories and chickpeas has 164. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken breast or chickpeas?
Chicken Breast has 31 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Chicken Breast wins on protein.
Is chicken breast 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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