Lentils vs Chickpeas
Per 100 g, lentils has 116 kcal, 9 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 0.4 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, 41% more than lentils at 116 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Lentils | Chickpeas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 164 kcal | −48 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 8.9 g | +0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 27 g | −7.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 2.6 g | −2.2 g |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | 7.6 g | +0.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 4.8 g | −3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | −0.2 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 7 mg | −5 mg |
Difference is Lentils minus Chickpeas. Full names: Lentils, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils · 1 cup, 198 g | 230 | 18 g | 40 g | 0.8 g |
| Chickpeas · 1 cup, 164 g | 269 | 15 g | 45 g | 4.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Lentils · 30% protein · 67% carbohydrate · 3% fat
Chickpeas · 21% protein · 65% carbohydrate · 14% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Chickpeas has 164 kcal per 100 g, 41% more than lentils at 116 kcal.
- Lentils and chickpeas have about the same protein per 100 g (9 g vs 8.9 g). Per calorie, lentils gives 7.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and chickpeas gives 5.4 g.
- Chickpeas has 36% more carbohydrate per 100 g than lentils (27 g vs 20 g).
- Chickpeas has 550% more fat per 100 g than lentils (2.6 g vs 0.4 g).
- Lentils and chickpeas have about the same fiber per 100 g (7.9 g vs 7.6 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, lentils or chickpeas?
Chickpeas has 164 kcal per 100 g, 41% more than lentils at 116 kcal.
Which has more protein, lentils or chickpeas?
Lentils and chickpeas have about the same protein per 100 g (9 g vs 8.9 g). Per calorie, lentils gives 7.8 g of protein per 100 kcal and chickpeas gives 5.4 g.
What are the macros of lentils vs chickpeas?
Lentils: 30% protein, 67% carbohydrate, 3% fat by energy. Chickpeas: 21% protein, 65% carbohydrate, 14% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 172421 (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.