Data last updated: April 2026

Chickpea vs Ground Beef

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chickpea 8
vs
2 Ground Beef

Legumes & Soy vs Meat

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Chickpea Ground Beef Better
Calories 164kcal 254kcal Chickpea
Protein 8.9g 17.2g Ground Beef
Total Fat 2.6g 20g Chickpea
Carbohydrates 27.4g 0g Chickpea
Fiber 7.6g 0g Chickpea
Sugar 4.8g 0g Ground Beef
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Chickpea
Calcium 49mg 18mg Chickpea
Iron 2.9mg 2.2mg Chickpea
Potassium 291mg 270mg Chickpea

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chickpea

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

Ground Beef

Protein: 17.2g Fat: 20g Carbs: 0g

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.

Chickpea vs Ground Beef — Key Takeaway

Chickpea has 90 fewer calories per 100g than Ground Beef, making it the lighter option. For protein, Ground Beef leads with 17.2g per 100g. Chickpea is the better source of fiber at 7.6g per 100g.

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