Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Pumpkin Seeds
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 395 calories, while pumpkin seeds 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 | Pumpkin Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 559 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 30 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 11 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
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds
1 oz (28 g)
157 cal
8.4 g protein · 3.1 g carbs · 13.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or pumpkin seeds?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and pumpkin seeds has 559. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or pumpkin seeds?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; pumpkin seeds has 30 g. Pumpkin Seeds wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or pumpkin seeds 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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