Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Kidney Beans
Per 100 grams, kidney beans is the lighter choice by 37 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 | Kidney Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 127 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 0.5 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
🫘 Kidney Beans
1 cup cooked (177 g)
225 cal
15.4 g protein · 40.7 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or kidney beans?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and kidney beans has 127. Kidney Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or kidney beans?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; kidney beans has 8.7 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or kidney beans 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 kidney beans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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