Calorie comparison
Chicken Nuggets vs Chickpeas
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 95 calories, while chicken nuggets 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 Nuggets | Chickpeas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 | 164 |
| Protein | 14 g | 8.9 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 16 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 Nuggets
6 pieces (96 g)
249 cal
13.4 g protein · 15.4 g carbs · 15.4 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 nuggets or chickpeas?
Per 100 g, chicken nuggets has 259 calories and chickpeas has 164. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken nuggets or chickpeas?
Chicken Nuggets has 14 g of protein per 100 g; chickpeas has 8.9 g. Chicken Nuggets wins on protein.
Is chicken nuggets 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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