Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Peanuts
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 403 calories, while peanuts 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 | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 567 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 49 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
🥜 Peanuts
1 oz (28 g)
159 cal
7.3 g protein · 4.5 g carbs · 13.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or peanuts?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and peanuts has 567. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or peanuts?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; peanuts has 26 g. Peanuts wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or peanuts 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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