Chickpeas vs. Basil

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Basil


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cooked chickpeas versus basil (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and basil:

  • Both basil and chickpeas are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
  • Basil has 15 times less sugar than chickpea.
  • Basil has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
  • Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
  • Chickpea has more thiamin and folate.
  • Chickpea is a great source of protein.
  • Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chickpeas and basil is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chickpea is high in calories and basil has 86% less calories than chickpea - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to basil per calorie. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chickpeas Basil
Protein 21% 44%
Carbohydrates 65% 37%
Fat 14% 19%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Basil has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 375% more dietary fiber than basil - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Basil has 15 times less sugar than chickpea - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 181% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both basil and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 263 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Basil and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 102 times more Vitamin K than chickpea - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chickpea has more thiamin and folate. Both chickpeas and basil contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Chickpeas Basil
Thiamin 0.116 MG 0.034 MG
Riboflavin 0.063 MG 0.076 MG
Niacin 0.526 MG 0.902 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.286 MG 0.209 MG
Vitamin B6 0.139 MG 0.155 MG
Folate 172 UG 68 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both basil and chickpeas are high in calcium. Basil has 261% more calcium than chickpea - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

iron

Both basil and chickpeas are high in iron. Basil has a little more iron (10%) than chickpea by weight - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

potassium

Both basil and chickpeas are high in potassium. Basil is very similar to chickpea for potassium - basil has 295mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Chickpeas Basil
beta-carotene 16 UG 3142 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 5650 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chickpea per 100 grams.

Chickpeas Basil
alpha linoleic acid 0.043 G 0.316 G
Total 0.043 G 0.316 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.

Chickpeas Basil
linoleic acid 1.113 G 0.073 G
Total 1.113 G 0.073 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chickpeas or Basil .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does basil or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chickpea is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than chickpea - basil has 23 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.

Is basil or chickpeas better for protein?
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 180% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.

Does basil or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

Does basil or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both basil and chickpeas are high in calcium. Basil has 260% more calcium than chickpea - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

Does basil or chickpeas contain more iron?
Both basil and chickpeas are high in iron. Basil has a little more iron ( 10%) than chickpea by weight - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

Does basil or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both basil and chickpeas are high in potassium. Basil is very similar to chickpea for potassium - basil has 295mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.