~20 g protein
270 g~284 kcal
How Much Protein Is in Chickpeas?
Boiled chickpeas have 7.4 g of protein per 100 g.
A 150 g portion provides about 11.1 g.
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PROTEIN BY SERVING
Protein in chickpeas by serving
The reference is boiled chickpeas rather than dry seeds, hummus or roasted snacks. Canned chickpeas can differ; use drained weight and the package label when available.
| Serving | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 75 g boiled chickpeas | 5.6 g | 79 kcal |
| 100 g boiled chickpeas | 7.4 g | 105 kcal |
| 150 g boiled chickpeas | 11.1 g | 158 kcal |
| 200 g boiled chickpeas | 14.8 g | 210 kcal |
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PROTEIN QUALITY
How does chickpeas contribute protein?
Boiled chickpeas add protein to salads, soups and grain dishes. A 150 g portion supplies 11.1 g protein, so combine it with other foods when a meal needs more protein.
About 28% of the reference calories come from protein, calculated as protein grams × 4 kcal divided by total calories.
PUT IT IN CONTEXT
How much chickpeas provides 20–30 g protein?
These are arithmetic comparisons, not suggested portion sizes. Weights use the same preparation as the serving table; gram amounts are rounded.
~25 g protein
338 g~355 kcal
~30 g protein
405 g~425 kcal
Nutrition data and methodology
Nutrition values are from the Norwegian Food Composition Table (Matvaretabellen) for boiled chickpeas, weighed after cooking and draining. The reference contains 7.4 g protein and 105 kcal per 100 g.
The reference is boiled chickpeas rather than dry seeds, hummus or roasted snacks. Canned chickpeas can differ; use drained weight and the package label when available.
All weighed serving examples are calculated as the per-100-g value × serving grams ÷ 100. They are illustrative portions, not standardized spoon, cup or slice weights. Protein is rounded to one decimal place and calories to whole kcal.
Carbohydrate follows the European available-carbohydrate convention; fibre is reported separately.
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Common questions about protein in chickpeas
Do chickpeas have protein?
Yes. This boiled-chickpea reference contains 7.4 g protein per 100 g, or 11.1 g in a 150 g portion.
How much protein is in 200 g of chickpeas?
A 200 g portion of these boiled chickpeas provides 14.8 g protein and 210 calories.
Are dry and cooked chickpeas the same per 100 g?
No. Chickpeas absorb water during cooking. Dry and boiled weights cannot be used interchangeably in a nutrition calculation.
Can I use these numbers for hummus?
Hummus contains other ingredients, often including tahini and oil. Use its own recipe or label rather than the boiled-chickpea values.
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How much protein should you eat per day?
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