22 kcal P 0.7g C 3.84g F 0.43g
🫘 Legumes and Legume Products
Calories in Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry
The legume that gave us hummus, falafel, and an accidental egg substitute: aquafaba
383 kcal
What makes chickpeas so powerful?
Chickpeas have been cultivated for roughly 7,500-10,000 years, among the oldest domesticated legumes alongside lentils, and they're central to cuisines across the Middle East, North Africa, India, and the Mediterranean, from hummus to chana masala to falafel. In the last decade, the starchy liquid left over from cooking or canning chickpeas, called aquafaba, was discovered to whip up almost exactly like egg whites, making it a genuinely useful egg replacement for meringues and vegan baking, a use nobody intentionally engineered; home cooks figured it out by accident. Chickpeas are also one of the better plant sources of both protein and fiber together, part of why they're commonly used to add bulk and staying power to vegetarian meals.
7,500-10,000 years cultivated
Among the oldest domesticated legumes in human history.
Aquafaba, the accidental egg substitute
The cooking liquid whips up like egg whites, discovered by home cooks rather than designed for the purpose.
Protein + fiber combo
A relatively rare plant food that delivers meaningful amounts of both nutrients in the same serving.
💡 When & how to use it
Don't drain away the liquid if you're cooking dried chickpeas yourself — save it (aquafaba) for whipping into vegan meringues or as an egg-white substitute in baking. Roasting canned chickpeas with a little oil and salt turns them into a high-protein, crunchy snack alternative to chips.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
383 kcal
P 21.3g C 60.4g F 6.27g
1 RACC (35g)
134 kcal
P 7.5g C 21.1g F 2.2g
200g
766 kcal
P 42.6g C 120.8g F 12.5g
50g
192 kcal
P 10.7g C 30.2g F 3.1g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 383
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.27g 8%
Sodium 8.78mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.4g 22%
Protein 21.3g 43%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 5.09mg 28%
Potassium 1070mg 23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Chickpeas fit your daily goals?
77 min
Walking to burn 383 kcal
19%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
21.3g
protein (43% of daily 50g)
5
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry?
Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry contains 383 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (35g) provides 134 calories. It is relatively calorie-dense, so portion control is important.
How much protein does Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry have?
Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry provides 21.3g of protein per 100g, which is 43% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is an excellent source of protein.
How many carbs are in Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry?
Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry contains 60.4g of carbohydrates per 100g .
Is Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry good for weight loss?
Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry has 383 kcal per 100g, so portions need to be monitored on a weight-loss diet. Use CalRay to track your intake accurately. Its high protein content (21.3g/100g) helps with satiety.
How do I track Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry calories accurately?
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