Boiled Egg vs. Chickpeas

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Cooked Chickpeas


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cooked boiled egg versus cooked chickpeas (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and chickpeas:

  • Both boiled egg and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories and protein.
  • Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chickpea contains more niacin and folate.
  • Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
  • Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
  • Chickpea has 11.1 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
  • Chickpea is a great source of iron and potassium.
  • Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
  • For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than chickpea.
Detailed nutritional comparison of boiled egg and chickpeas is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both boiled egg and chickpeas are high in calories. Boiled egg is very similar to boiled egg for calories - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Boiled Egg Chickpeas
Protein 34% 21%
Carbohydrates 3% 65%
Fat 64% 14%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - boiled egg has 1.1g 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 more dietary fiber than boiled egg - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Boiled egg and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Both boiled egg and chickpeas are high in protein. Boiled egg has 42% more protein than chickpea - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chickpea has 11.1 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and chickpea has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chickpea has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 148 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chickpea - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Boiled egg and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Boiled egg and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chickpea contains more niacin and folate. Both boiled egg and chickpeas contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.

Boiled Egg Chickpeas
Thiamin 0.066 MG 0.116 MG
Riboflavin 0.513 MG 0.063 MG
Niacin 0.064 MG 0.526 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.398 MG 0.286 MG
Vitamin B6 0.121 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 44 UG 172 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both boiled egg and chickpeas are high in calcium. Boiled egg is very similar to chickpea for calcium - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

iron

Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 143% more iron than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

potassium

Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 131% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both boiled egg and chickpeas contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Boiled Egg Chickpeas
beta-carotene 11 UG 16 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 353 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than chickpea per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and chickpeas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Boiled Egg Chickpeas
alpha linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.043 G
DHA 0.038 G ~
EPA 0.005 G ~
Total 0.078 G 0.043 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both boiled egg and chickpeas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Boiled Egg Chickpeas
linoleic acid 1.188 G 1.113 G
other omega 6 0.149 G ~
Total 1.337 G 1.113 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Boiled Egg or Chickpeas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does boiled egg or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both boiled egg and chickpeas are high in calories. Boiled egg is quite similar to boiled egg for calories - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.

Is boiled egg or chickpeas better for protein?
Both boiled egg and chickpeas are high in protein. Boiled egg has 40% more protein than chickpea - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.

Does boiled egg or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - boiled egg has 1.1g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

Does boiled egg or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both boiled egg and chickpeas are high in calcium. Boiled egg is very similar to chickpea for calcium - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.