Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, sweet potato is the lighter choice by 78 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 | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 86 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 0.1 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
🍠 Sweet Potato
1 medium (130 g)
112 cal
2.1 g protein · 26 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and sweet potato has 86. Sweet Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or sweet potato?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or sweet potato 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 sweet potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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