Calories in Chickpeas

📏 Serving Size: 1 cup cooked (164g) (164.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 269.0
  • Total Fat 4.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 11.5 mg
  • Potassium 477.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 45.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 12.5 g
  • Sugars 7.9 g
  • Protein 14.5 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 44.3 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C 2.1 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.6 mg
  • Calcium 80.4 mg
  • Copper 0.6 mg
  • Folate 282.1 µg
  • Iron 4.7 mg
  • Magnesium 78.7 mg
  • Manganese 1.7 mg
  • Niacin 0.9 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
  • Phosphorus 275.5 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin 0.2 mg
  • Zinc 2.5 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 269.0 calories per serving (1 cup cooked (164g) (164.0g)), Chickpeas is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 45.0g per serving (65.1% of calories), with a good 12.5g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 12.5g per serving (45% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Chickpeas (garbanzo Beans), Water.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Chickpeas. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chickpeas contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories269.0 kcal13.4%
Total Fat4.2 g5%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Sodium11.5 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate45.0 g16%
Dietary Fiber12.5 g45% ✅
Total Sugars7.9 g16%
Protein14.5 g29%
Vitamin A44.3 IU1%
Vitamin C2.1 mg2%
Vitamin E0.6 mg4%
Thiamin (B-1)0.19 mg16%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.10 mg8%
Niacin (B-3)0.9 mg5%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.47 mg9%
Vitamin B-60.23 mg13%
Folate282.1 µg71% ✅
Calcium80.4 mg6%
Iron4.7 mg26% ✅
Potassium477.2 mg10%
Magnesium78.7 mg19%
Phosphorus275.5 mg22% ✅
Zinc2.5 mg23% ✅
Copper0.58 mg64% ✅
Manganese1.69 mg73% ✅
Selenium6.1 µg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chickpeas accounts for 13.4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 65.1% of the calories.

Carbs 65.1%
Protein 21%
Fat 13.8% Carbs 65.1% Protein 21%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 269.0 calories in Chickpeas? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 20.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 46.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 29.4 min
HIIT 24.9 min
Stationary Bike (Low Intensity) 36.2 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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