Cooked Chickpeas has 164 kcal per 100g, with 8.9 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 2.6 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
About 21% of the calories in Cooked Chickpeas come from protein, a moderate amount. Most of its calories (65%) come from carbohydrates.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
Also known as garbanzo beans or kabuli chana, chickpeas are a versatile legume used in chole, hummus, salads and roasted snacks. Cooked chickpeas provide about 8.9 g of protein per 100 g, with most of their calories from carbohydrate, including fiber. Canned chickpeas are already cooked and only need rinsing, while hummus and fried snacks gain extra calories from tahini and oil.
Typical portion: A cup of cooked chickpeas weighs about 165 g, which works out to roughly 270 kcal and 15 g of protein.
Also known as: kabuli chana, chana, garbanzo beans, boiled chickpeas, chickpeas
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, 165 g | 271 kcal | 14.7 g | 44.6 g | 4.3 g |
| 50 g | 82 kcal | 4.5 g | 13.5 g | 1.3 g |
| 100 g | 164 kcal | 8.9 g | 27 g | 2.6 g |
| 150 g | 246 kcal | 13.4 g | 40.5 g | 3.9 g |
| 200 g | 328 kcal | 17.8 g | 54 g | 5.2 g |
| 250 g | 410 kcal | 22.3 g | 67.5 g | 6.5 g |
One serving (100g) is 8% of a 2,000 kcal day and 11% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 8.9 g of protein, which is 9% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooked Chickpeas | 100g | 164 kcal | 8.9 g |
| Cooked White Rice | 100g | 130 kcal | 2.7 g |
| Cooked Quinoa | 100g | 120 kcal | 4.4 g |
| Cooked Lentils | 100g | 116 kcal | 9 g |
| Cooked Brown Rice | 100g | 112 kcal | 2.6 g |
| Dal | 100g | 110 kcal | 7 g |
| Baked Potato | 100g | 93 kcal | 2.5 g |
Cooked Chickpeas has 164 kcal per 100g. That serving also has 8.9 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 2.6 g fat.
Cooked Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100g, so 21% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Cooked Chickpeas can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target. At 164 kcal per 100 g it has a moderate calorie density.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.