Chickpeas vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chickpeas
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and basil:
- Both basil and chickpeas are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 15 times less sugar than chickpea.
- Basil has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Chickpea has more thiamin and folate.
- Chickpea is a great source of protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and basil has 86% less calories than chickpea - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to basil per calorie. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 37% |
| Fat | 14% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 375% more dietary fiber than basil - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil has 15 times less sugar than chickpea - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 181% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both basil and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 263 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Basil and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 102 times more Vitamin K than chickpea - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin and folate. Both chickpeas and basil contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chickpeas | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 172 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both basil and chickpeas are high in calcium. Basil has 261% more calcium than chickpea - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Both basil and chickpeas are high in iron. Basil has a little more iron (10%) than chickpea by weight - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both basil and chickpeas are high in potassium. Basil is very similar to chickpea for potassium - basil has 295mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 1.113 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does basil or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than chickpea - basil has 23 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Is basil or chickpeas better for protein?
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 180% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Does basil or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does basil or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both basil and chickpeas are high in calcium. Basil has 260% more calcium than chickpea - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
Does basil or chickpeas contain more iron?
Both basil and chickpeas are high in iron. Basil has a little more iron ( 10%) than chickpea by weight - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
Does basil or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both basil and chickpeas are high in potassium. Basil is very similar to chickpea for potassium - basil has 295mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.