Chickpeas (Dried)
One level US cup of chickpeas weighs 200 g (7.1 oz). A tablespoon is 12.5 g. Per 100 g: 378 calories and 20.5 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.2 g | 0.15 oz | 15.9 | 0.86 g | 2.6 g | 0.25 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz | 47.3 | 2.6 g | 7.9 g | 0.75 g |
| ¼ cup | 50 g | 1.8 oz | 189 | 10.3 g | 31.5 g | 3 g |
| ⅓ cup | 66.7 g | 2.4 oz | 252 | 13.7 g | 42 g | 4 g |
| ½ cup | 100 g | 3.5 oz | 378 | 20.5 g | 63 g | 6 g |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 7.1 oz | 756 | 41 g | 126 g | 12 g |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 14.1 oz | 1,512 | 82 g | 252 g | 24 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Soak overnight, then simmer 1 to 1.5 hours until tender.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 21% from protein, 65% from carbs and 14% from fat.
Chickpeas gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 21% from protein, 65% from carbs and 14% from fat. One cup (200 g) has 756 calories, 41 g protein and 24.4 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour dry beans or lentils into the cup and level the top. Weigh them dry before cooking; that is the number nutrition labels use.
Tips from the kitchen
- Weigh beans dry for tracking, then divide the cooked pot by servings.
- Add salt near the end so skins stay tender.
- Cooked beans freeze well for up to 3 months.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of chickpeas?
One level US cup of chickpeas weighs about 200 g (7.1 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of chickpeas?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12.5 g, and one teaspoon about 4.2 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of chickpeas?
100 g has 20.5 g protein, 63 g carbs, 6 g fat and 378 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry chickpeas weigh after cooking?
About 220 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.2 times while the calories stay the same.