Black beans vs Chickpeas
Per 100 g, black beans has 132 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 0.5 g fat; chickpeas has 164 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate and 2.6 g fat. Chickpeas has 164 kcal per 100 g, 24% more than black beans at 132 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Black beans | Chickpeas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 kcal | 164 kcal | −32 kcal |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 8.9 g | — |
| Carbohydrate | 24 g | 27 g | −3.7 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 2.6 g | −2.1 g |
| Fiber | 8.7 g | 7.6 g | +1.1 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 4.8 g | −4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | −0.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 7 mg | −6 mg |
Difference is Black beans minus Chickpeas. Full names: Beans, black, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt · Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black beans · 1 cup, 172 g | 227 | 15 g | 41 g | 0.9 g |
| Chickpeas · 1 cup, 164 g | 269 | 15 g | 45 g | 4.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Black beans · 26% protein · 71% carbohydrate · 3% fat
Chickpeas · 21% protein · 65% carbohydrate · 14% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Chickpeas has 164 kcal per 100 g, 24% more than black beans at 132 kcal.
- Black beans and chickpeas have about the same protein per 100 g (8.9 g vs 8.9 g). Per calorie, black beans gives 6.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and chickpeas gives 5.4 g.
- Chickpeas has 16% more carbohydrate per 100 g than black beans (27 g vs 24 g).
- Chickpeas has 420% more fat per 100 g than black beans (2.6 g vs 0.5 g).
- Black beans has 14% more fiber per 100 g than chickpeas (8.7 g vs 7.6 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, black beans or chickpeas?
Chickpeas has 164 kcal per 100 g, 24% more than black beans at 132 kcal.
Which has more protein, black beans or chickpeas?
Black beans and chickpeas have about the same protein per 100 g (8.9 g vs 8.9 g). Per calorie, black beans gives 6.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and chickpeas gives 5.4 g.
What are the macros of black beans vs chickpeas?
Black beans: 26% protein, 71% carbohydrate, 3% fat by energy. Chickpeas: 21% protein, 65% carbohydrate, 14% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 173735 (Legumes) and 173757 (Legumes), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.