Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Flax Seeds
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 370 calories, while flax seeds 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 | Chickpeas | Flax Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 534 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 29 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 42 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
🫘 Chickpeas
1 cup cooked (164 g)
269 cal
14.6 g protein · 44.3 g carbs · 4.3 g fat
🌱 Flax Seeds
1 tbsp (10 g)
53 cal
1.8 g protein · 2.9 g carbs · 4.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or flax seeds?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and flax seeds has 534. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or flax seeds?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; flax seeds has 18 g. Flax Seeds wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or flax seeds 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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