Which is healthier, Barley or Chickpea?

Chickpea wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g, while Chickpea has 164 calories and 8.9g protein.

How many calories are in Barley vs Chickpea?

Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, while Chickpea contains 164 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Barley or Chickpea?

Chickpea has more protein with 8.9g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Barley vs Chickpea

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Barley 4

6 Chickpea

Grains vs Legumes & Soy

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Barley	Chickpea	Better
Calories	123kcal	164kcal	Barley
Protein	2.3g	8.9g	Chickpea
Total Fat	0.4g	2.6g	Barley
Carbohydrates	28.2g	27.4g	Barley
Fiber	3.8g	7.6g	Chickpea
Sugar	0.3g	4.8g	Barley
Vitamin C	0mg	1.3mg	Chickpea
Calcium	11mg	49mg	Chickpea
Iron	1.3mg	2.9mg	Chickpea
Potassium	93mg	291mg	Chickpea

Macronutrient Breakdown

Barley

Protein: 2.3g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 28.2g

Chickpea

Protein: 8.9g Fat: 2.6g Carbs: 27.4g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.