Chickpeas (canned)

Chickpeas (canned) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 240 g

Calories
211
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    22% of calories
  • Carbs
    32g
    59% of calories
  • Fat
    4.7g
    19% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Chickpeas (canned) (1 cup, 240 g) has 211 calories, with 12 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 4.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (59% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (38% DV) and Vitamin B6 (87% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
88cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.6g
Net carbs
22g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
11g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein24%
  • Dietary fiber38%
  • Vitamin B687%
  • Iron37%
  • Phosphorus27%
  • Copper41%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Folate (B9)15%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Choline14%
  • Magnesium15%
  • Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (240 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A2 μg
0%
Vitamin C0.2 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin B61 mg
87%
Folate (B9)60 μg
15%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline78 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium84 mg
8%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium346 mg
7%
Magnesium65 mg
15%
Phosphorus192 mg
27%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.4 mg
41%
Manganese2 mg
85%
Selenium5 μg
9%
Full breakdown · 28 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene22 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline0.5 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.5 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 211 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 40min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 25min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 18min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 30min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chickpeas (canned)?

One serving of Chickpeas (canned) (1 cup) has 211 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Chickpeas (canned) high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Chickpeas (canned) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chickpeas (canned)?

667 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

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