Calories in Chickpeas, from canned, reduced sodium
Generic food Canned Beans and Legumes
Chickpeas, from canned, reduced sodium contains 197 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (185 g) provides about 364 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beans, peas, legumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 173 kcal per 100 g across 75 foods.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 27% of the Daily Value for copper and 11% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 197 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 212 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 7.1 g | 25% |
| Total sugars C | 4.2 g | |
| Protein C | 7.9 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 9.8 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.72 mg | 42% |
| Folate (B9) C | 38 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 37.1 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 128 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 231 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.25 mg | 27% |
| Selenium C | 3.2 µg | 6% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 42%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.9 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 8.3 g)
- Fiber7.1 gbelow the median for beans, peas, legumes (median 7.2 g)
- Sugars4.2 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 1.6 g)
- Fat9.4 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the top quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 0.95 g)
- Sodium212 mgin the lowest quarter of beans, peas, legumes (median 237 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.86 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 59.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 38 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chickpeas
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry Dried or dry | 372 | 21.3 g | 60.4 g | 6.3 g |
| Chickpeas, puffed | 402 | 23.4 g | 61.6 g | 6.9 g |
| Chickpeas, NFS | 211 | 8.2 g | 25.5 g | 8.9 g |
| Chickpeas, from dried, fat added Dried or dry | 211 | 8.2 g | 25.5 g | 8.9 g |
| Chickpeas, from dried, no added fat Dried or dry | 163 | 8.8 g | 27.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Chickpeas, from canned, fat added Canned | 197 | 7.9 g | 21.6 g | 9.4 g |
| Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat Canned | 146 | 8.2 g | 22.4 g | 3.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 186 | 8.4 g | 23.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Pinto beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 188 | 7.4 g | 24.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Pinto beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 188 | 7.4 g | 24.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Kidney beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 186 | 8.4 g | 23.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Lentils, from canned Canned | 166 | 8.4 g | 18.7 g | 6.8 g |
| Beans, from canned, NS as to type, fat added Canned | 185 | 7.7 g | 24.1 g | 6.8 g |
| White beans, from canned, fat added Canned | 211 | 10.4 g | 29.8 g | 6.1 g |
| White beans, from canned, reduced sodium Canned | 211 | 10.4 g | 29.8 g | 6.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned chickpeas?
100 g of canned chickpeas has 197 kcal. 1 cup (185 g): about 364 kcal. 1 pea (2 g): about 4 kcal.
How much protein is in canned chickpeas?
Canned chickpeas contains 7.9 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.6 g in 1 cup (185 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans, peas, legumes, that is below the median (median 8.3 g).
How many carbs are in canned chickpeas?
Canned chickpeas has 21.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.1 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned chickpeas?
Canned chickpeas contains 9.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned chickpeas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (42% DV), copper (27% DV), iron (11% DV), phosphorus (10% DV) and magnesium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned chickpeas?
100 g contains 212 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chickpeas have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, chickpeas, from canned, reduced sodium has 197 kcal, while chickpeas, (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), dry has 372 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707419. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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