Boiled ChickpeasVSRaw Chickpeas

Comparing different preparation states of Chickpeas

Boiled Chickpeas

Plant

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Legumes and Legume Products• USDA #173757

Protein8.9g

Cals

164

Fat

2.6g

Carbs

27.4g

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Raw Chickpeas

Plant

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Legumes and Legume Products• USDA #2644282

Top Protein

Protein21.3g

Cals

383

Fat

6.3g

Carbs

60.4g

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Key Differences

Protein Gap

12.4g

140% difference

Calorie Gap

219

134% difference

Fat Gap

3.7g

Carb Gap

32.9g

Category Winners

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Most Protein

Per 100g serving

Raw Chickpeas

📉

Lowest Calories

For weight loss

Boiled Chickpeas

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Best Efficiency

Protein per calorie

Raw Chickpeas

Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14