Chickpeas vs Whole Wheat Bread
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Whole Wheat Bread is generally healthier
Whole Wheat Bread comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (247 vs 364), less sugar (3.8g vs 10g), less sodium (421mg vs 718mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Whole Wheat Bread
247 kcal
More Protein
Chickpeas
19g
More Fiber
Chickpeas
15g
Less Sugar
Whole Wheat Bread
3.8g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Chickpeas
364
Whole Wheat Bread
247
Proteinper 100g
Chickpeas
19g
Whole Wheat Bread
3.6g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Chickpeas
61g
Whole Wheat Bread
41g
Fatper 100g
Chickpeas
6g
Whole Wheat Bread
3.6g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Chickpeas | Whole Wheat Bread | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364kcal | 247kcal✓ | +117.0kcal |
| Protein | 19g✓ | 3.6g | +15.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 41g✓ | +20.0g |
| Fat | 6g | 3.6g✓ | +2.4g |
| Fiber | 15g✓ | 6.8g | +8.2g |
| Sugar | 10g | 3.8g✓ | +6.2g |
| Sodium | 718mg | 421mg✓ | +297.0mg |
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
Whole Wheat Bread
Per 100g:247 calories
Per cup (150g):371 calories
Per serving (85g):210 calories
Diet Compatibility
Chickpeas
High-ProteinVeganVegetarian
Whole Wheat Bread
VeganVegetarian
When to Choose Chickpeas
- ✓Higher in protein (19g vs 3.6g)
- ✓More fiber (15g vs 6.8g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose Whole Wheat Bread
- ✓Lower in calories (247 vs 364)
- ✓Lower in carbs (41g vs 61g)
- ✓Less sugar (3.8g vs 10g)
- ✓Lower sodium (421mg vs 718mg)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food