Calories in
chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds
139 kcal per 100 g Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds contains 139 calories per 100 grams, or about 352 calories per can drained. Per 100 g it provides 7.1 g protein, 22.5 g carbohydrate and 2.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 63% carbohydrate, 20% protein, 17% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 can drained | 253.0 g | 352 | 17.8 g | 57.0 g | 7.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per can drained
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per can drained |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 139 kcal | 352 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 17.8 g |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 7.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 57.0 g |
| Fibre | 6.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Sugars | 4.0 g | 10.1 g |
| Sodium | 246.0 mg | 622.4 mg |
| Potassium | 126.0 mg | 318.8 mg |
| Calcium | 45.0 mg | 113.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 66.7 g | 168.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173800). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds ranks 47 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 40% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.1 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one can drained (352 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 72 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds?
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds contains 139 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 352 calories per can drained. It also provides 7.1 g of protein, 22.5 g of carbohydrate and 2.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds?
By calories, chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds is roughly 63% carbohydrate, 20% protein and 17% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a can drained?
About 72 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained solids". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.