How Much Protein Is in Chickpeas?
7.3 g in 1/2 cup cooked
Chickpeas bring protein, fiber and carbs together, whether roasted for a snack or blended into hummus. They are a versatile plant-protein staple.
Chickpeas nutrition (cooked)
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, cooked. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Chickpeas, answered
Chickpeas has about 14.6 g of protein in 1 cup cooked, and about 7.3 g in 1/2 cup cooked.
About 269 calories in 1 cup cooked, or about 134 in 1/2 cup cooked.
Chickpeas are a useful contributor rather than your main protein: 1 cup cooked adds about 14.6 g, with around 22% of the calories coming from protein. Build the meal around a denser source and let chickpeas top them up.
Not quite. Only about 22% of the calories in chickpeas come from protein, short of the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food, so treat chickpeas as a contributor rather than a main protein source.
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