Boiled ChickpeasVSBoiled Split Peas

Comparing Chickpeas with Split peas

Boiled Chickpeas

Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Legumes and Legume Products USDA #173757
Top Protein
Protein8.9g
Cals
164
Fat
2.6g
Carbs
27.4g

Boiled Split Peas

Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Legumes and Legume Products USDA #172429
Protein8.3g
Cals
118
Fat
0.4g
Carbs
21.1g

Key Differences

Protein Gap
0.5g
-6% difference
Calorie Gap
46
-28% difference
Fat Gap
2.2g
Carb Gap
6.3g

Category Winners

💪
Most Protein
Per 100g serving
Boiled Chickpeas
📉
Lowest Calories
For weight loss
Boiled Split Peas
Best Efficiency
Protein per calorie
Boiled Split Peas
Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14