Chickpeas vs White Rice
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
White Rice is generally healthier
White Rice comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (130 vs 364), less sugar (0.1g vs 10g), less sodium (1mg vs 718mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
White Rice
130 kcal
More Protein
Chickpeas
19g
More Fiber
Chickpeas
15g
Less Sugar
White Rice
0.1g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Chickpeas
364
White Rice
130
Proteinper 100g
Chickpeas
19g
White Rice
2.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Chickpeas
61g
White Rice
28g
Fatper 100g
Chickpeas
6g
White Rice
0.3g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Chickpeas | White Rice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364kcal | 130kcal✓ | +234.0kcal |
| Protein | 19g✓ | 2.7g | +16.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 28g✓ | +33.0g |
| Fat | 6g | 0.3g✓ | +5.7g |
| Fiber | 15g✓ | 0.4g | +14.6g |
| Sugar | 10g | 0.1g✓ | +9.9g |
| Sodium | 718mg | 1mg✓ | +717.0mg |
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
White Rice
Per 100g:130 calories
Per cup (150g):195 calories
Per serving (85g):111 calories
Diet Compatibility
Chickpeas
High-ProteinVeganVegetarian
White Rice
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
When to Choose Chickpeas
- ✓Higher in protein (19g vs 2.7g)
- ✓More fiber (15g vs 0.4g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose White Rice
- ✓Lower in calories (130 vs 364)
- ✓Lower in carbs (28g vs 61g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.1g vs 10g)
- ✓Lower sodium (1mg vs 718mg)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food