
Chickpeas (canned) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 240 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g22% of calories
- Carbs32g59% of calories
- Fat4.7g19% of calories
- ✓ 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.
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
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 87% |
| Folate (B9) | 60 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 78 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 84 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 346 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 192 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 28 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 22 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.5 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 211 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 40minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 25minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 30minSwimming 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).


















