Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Hummus
Per 100 grams, chickpeas is the lighter choice by 2 calories, while chickpeas delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Chickpeas | Hummus |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 166 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 10 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🫘 Chickpeas
1 cup cooked (164 g)
269 cal
14.6 g protein · 44.3 g carbs · 4.3 g fat
🫛 Hummus
2 tbsp (30 g)
50 cal
2.4 g protein · 4.2 g carbs · 3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or hummus?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and hummus has 166. Chickpeas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or hummus?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; hummus has 8 g. Chickpeas wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or hummus better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward chickpeas — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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