Which has more calories, chickpeas or salmon?

Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and salmon has 206. Chickpeas is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, chickpeas or salmon?

Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; salmon has 22 g. Salmon wins on protein.

Is chickpeas or salmon 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.

Calorie comparison

Chickpeas vs Salmon

Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 42 calories, while salmon delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Chickpeas nutrition →Salmon nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Chickpeas	Salmon
Calories	164	206
Protein	8.9 g	22 g
Carbs	27 g	0 g
Fat	2.6 g	13 g

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Per typical serving

🫘 Chickpeas

1 cup cooked (164 g)

269 cal

14.6 g protein · 44.3 g carbs · 4.3 g fat

🐟 Salmon

3 oz cooked (85 g)

175 cal

18.7 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, chickpeas or salmon?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and salmon has 206. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or salmon?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; salmon has 22 g. Salmon wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or salmon 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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