Fried Egg vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Cooked Chickpeas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
cooked
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and chickpeas:
- Both fried egg and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chickpea has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Fried egg has 11 times less sugar than chickpea.
- Fried egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fried egg and chickpeas are high in calories. Fried egg has 20% more calories than chickpea - fried egg has 196 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 65% |
| Fat | 70% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fried egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - fried egg has 0.83g 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 more dietary fiber than fried egg - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fried egg has 11 times less sugar than chickpea - fried egg has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both fried egg and chickpeas are high in protein. Fried egg has 54% more protein than chickpea - fried egg has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chickpea has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg - fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and chickpeas are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and chickpea has less cholesterol than fried egg - fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chickpea has more Vitamin C than fried egg - chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 218 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chickpea - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fried egg and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried egg and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both fried egg and chickpeas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Fried Egg | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 172 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both fried egg and chickpeas are high in calcium. Fried egg has 27% more calcium than chickpea - fried egg has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 53% more iron than fried egg - fried egg has 1.9mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 91% more potassium than fried egg - fried egg has 152mg 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,
| Fried Egg | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 16 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 543 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.043 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 2.8 G | 1.113 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.
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FAQ
Does fried egg or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fried egg and chickpeas are high in calories. Fried egg has 20% more calories than chickpea - fried egg has 196 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does fried egg or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fried egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - fried egg has 0.83g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does fried egg or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both fried egg and chickpeas are high in calcium. Fried egg has 30% more calcium than chickpea - fried egg has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.