Which is healthier, Chickpea or Rice (White)?

Chickpea wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Chickpea has 164 calories and 8.9g protein per 100g, while Rice (White) has 130 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Chickpea vs Rice (White)?

Chickpea contains 164 calories per 100g, while Rice (White) contains 130 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chickpea or Rice (White)?

Chickpea has more protein with 8.9g per 100g compared to 2.7g.

Chickpea vs Rice (White)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chickpea 6

4 Rice (White)

Legumes & Soy vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chickpea	Rice (White)	Better
Calories	164kcal	130kcal	Rice (White)
Protein	8.9g	2.7g	Chickpea
Total Fat	2.6g	0.3g	Rice (White)
Carbohydrates	27.4g	28.2g	Rice (White)
Fiber	7.6g	0.4g	Chickpea
Sugar	4.8g	0g	Rice (White)
Vitamin C	1.3mg	0mg	Chickpea
Calcium	49mg	10mg	Chickpea
Iron	2.9mg	0.2mg	Chickpea
Potassium	291mg	35mg	Chickpea

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chickpea

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

Rice (White)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 0.3g Carbs: 28.2g

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.