Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Pasta
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 6 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 | Pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 158 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 5.8 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 31 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 0.9 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
🍝 Pasta
1 cup cooked (140 g)
221 cal
8.1 g protein · 43.4 g carbs · 1.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or pasta?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and pasta has 158. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or pasta?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; pasta has 5.8 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or pasta 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 pasta — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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