Chickpeas vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chickpeas
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 10.1 times less sugar than chickpea.
- Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chickpea is a great source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and chicken broth has 96% less calories than chickpea - chickpea has 164 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 29% |
| Fat | 14% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - chickpea has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth has 10.1 times less sugar than chickpea - chickpea has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than chicken broth - chickpea has 8.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chickpeas and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and chickpeas are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chickpea has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chickpeas and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chickpeas and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chickpeas and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chickpeas and chicken broth contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Chickpeas | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 172 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chickpea is a great source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than chicken broth - chickpea has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than chicken broth - chickpea has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than chicken broth - chickpea has 291mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg 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, both chickpeas and chicken broth contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chickpeas | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 16 UG | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 1.113 G | 0.008 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chickpeas or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than chickpea - chickpea has 164 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is chickpeas or chicken broth better for protein?
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than chicken broth - chickpea has 8.9g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does chickpeas or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - chickpea has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.