Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Tempeh
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 28 calories, while tempeh 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 | Tempeh |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 192 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 20 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 11 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
🧊 Tempeh
1/2 cup (84 g)
161 cal
16.8 g protein · 6.7 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or tempeh?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and tempeh has 192. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or tempeh?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; tempeh has 20 g. Tempeh wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or tempeh 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.
Don't guess. Snap it.
Whether it's chickpeas or tempeh, CalorieScan AI logs it from a photo in seconds.
Download for iPhone