Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Peanut Butter
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 424 calories, while peanut butter 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 | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 588 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 50 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
🥜 Peanut Butter
2 tbsp (32 g)
188 cal
8 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 16 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or peanut butter?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and peanut butter has 588. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or peanut butter?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g. Peanut Butter wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or peanut butter 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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