How much protein and fiber are in one cup of drained, rinsed chickpeas?

Chickpeas, 1 cup drained, rinsed (152 g), contain about 10.7 g of protein, 9.6 g of fiber and 210 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
10.7 g
Fiber
9.6 g
Calories
210 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
5.1 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Chickpeas. Chosen serving: 1 cup drained, rinsed (152 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: 1 cup drained, rinsed 152 g 210 kcal 10.7 g 9.6 g 34.8 g 3.8 g
Per 100 g 100 g 138 kcal 7 g 6.3 g 22.9 g 2.5 g
1 can drained, rinsed 254 g 350.5 kcal 17.9 g 16 g 58.2 g 6.3 g

A familiar serving, made clear

A cup of drained, rinsed chickpeas is easy to measure, and it counts toward both protein and fiber.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained, rinsed in tap water. FDC ID: 173801. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

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