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Chickpea calories, protein, and fiber, plus ways to use them.
By The CalorieFig Editorial Team · independent editorial research project
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One cup of cooked chickpeas (about 164 g) provides roughly 270 calories, 15 g of protein, and 12 g of fiber, per USDA FoodData Central. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are a filling plant protein used in hummus, salads, and curries. They’re rich in iron and folate. Rinse canned to cut sodium. Roast them for a crunchy, high-fiber snack.
Key facts:
Not alone, but with grains (pita, rice) they cover needs.
Hummus, salads, or roasted as a snack.
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