Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs French Fries
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 110 calories, while chickpeas 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 | French Fries |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 274 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 37 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 13 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
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or french fries?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and french fries has 274. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or french fries?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; french fries has 3.4 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or french fries 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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