Chickpeas vs. Hemp Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Hemp Seeds


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

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

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

  • Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Chickpea has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
  • Hemp seed has 68% less carbohydrates than chickpea.
  • Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chickpea contains more pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chickpeas and hemp seeds 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 Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in calories. Hemp seed has 237% more calories than chickpea - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to hemp seeds for protein. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chickpeas Hemp Seeds
Protein 21% 21%
Carbohydrates 65% 6%
Fat 14% 73%
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carbohydrates

Hemp seed has 68% less carbohydrates than chickpea - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in dietary fiber. Chickpea has 90% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Hemp seeds and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in protein. Hemp seed has 256% more protein than chickpea - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chickpea has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Hemp seeds and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Hemp seeds and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Hemp seeds and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chickpeas and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chickpea contains more pantothenic acid. Both chickpeas and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of folate.

Chickpeas Hemp Seeds
Thiamin 0.116 MG 1.275 MG
Riboflavin 0.063 MG 0.285 MG
Niacin 0.526 MG 9.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.286 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.139 MG 0.6 MG
Folate 172 UG 110 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 43% more calcium than chickpea - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

iron

Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in iron. Hemp seed has 175% more iron than chickpea - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

potassium

Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 312% more potassium than chickpea - hemp seed has 1200mg 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, both chickpeas and hemp seeds contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Chickpeas Hemp Seeds
beta-carotene 16 UG 7 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Chickpeas Hemp Seeds
alpha linoleic acid 0.043 G 10.024 G
Total 0.043 G 10.024 G

omega 6s

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

Chickpeas Hemp Seeds
linoleic acid 1.113 G 27.459 G
other omega 6 ~ 1.34 G
Total 1.113 G 28.799 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 Hemp Seeds .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .

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FAQ

Does hemp seeds or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in calories. Hemp seed has 240% more calories than chickpea - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.

Does hemp seeds or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seed has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

Does hemp seeds or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 40% more calcium than chickpea - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

Does hemp seeds or chickpeas contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in iron. Hemp seed has 180% more iron than chickpea - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

Does hemp seeds or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and chickpeas are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 310% more potassium than chickpea - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.