Chickpeas vs Amaranth
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Chickpeas is generally healthier
Chickpeas comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (364 vs 371), more protein (19g vs 13.6g), more fiber (15g vs 6.7g), making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Chickpeas
364 kcal
More Protein
Chickpeas
19g
More Fiber
Chickpeas
15g
Less Sugar
Amaranth
1.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Chickpeas
364
Amaranth
371
Proteinper 100g
Chickpeas
19g
Amaranth
13.6g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Chickpeas
61g
Amaranth
66g
Fatper 100g
Chickpeas
6g
Amaranth
6.7g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Chickpeas
Per 100g:364 calories
Per cup (150g):546 calories
Per serving (85g):309 calories
Amaranth
Per 100g:371 calories
Per cup (150g):557 calories
Per serving (85g):315 calories
Diet Compatibility
Chickpeas
High-ProteinVeganVegetarian
Amaranth
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
When to Choose Chickpeas
- ✓Lower in calories (364 vs 371)
- ✓Higher in protein (19g vs 13.6g)
- ✓More fiber (15g vs 6.7g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (61g vs 66g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose Amaranth
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 10g)
- ✓Lower sodium (4mg vs 718mg)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food