Chickpeas vs. Soy Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Soy Protein Powder


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and soy protein powder:

  • Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Soy protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, chickpea contains more pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chickpeas and soy protein powder 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: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in calories. Soy protein powder has 137% more calories than chickpea - chickpea has 164 calories per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to soy protein powder for fat. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for soy protein powder, 57:30:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chickpeas Soy Protein Powder
Protein 21% 57%
Carbohydrates 65% 30%
Fat 14% 13%
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carbohydrates

Chickpeas and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of carbs - chickpea has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in dietary fiber. Chickpea has 13% more dietary fiber than soy protein powder - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Soy protein powder is high in sugar and chickpea has 78% less sugar than soy protein powder - chickpea has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 22.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in protein. Soy protein powder has 527% more protein than chickpea - chickpea has 8.9g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chickpeas and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Chickpeas and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chickpeas and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Chickpeas and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Soy protein powder has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, chickpea contains more pantothenic acid. Both chickpeas and soy protein powder contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.

Chickpeas Soy Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.116 MG 0.288 MG
Riboflavin 0.063 MG 0.164 MG
Niacin 0.526 MG 2.357 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.286 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.139 MG 0.164 MG
Folate 172 UG 289 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in calcium. Soy protein powder has 263% more calcium than chickpea - chickpea has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

iron

Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in iron. Soy protein powder has 315% more iron than chickpea - chickpea has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

potassium

Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 221% more potassium than chickpea - chickpea has 291mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chickpea per 100 grams.

Chickpeas Soy Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.043 G 0.32 G
Total 0.043 G 0.32 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more linoleic acid than chickpea per 100 grams.

Chickpeas Soy Protein Powder
linoleic acid 1.113 G 2.381 G
Total 1.113 G 2.381 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 Chickpeas or Soy Protein Powder .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does chickpeas or soy protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in calories. Soy protein powder has 140% more calories than chickpea - chickpea has 164 calories in 100g and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

Is chickpeas or soy protein powder better for protein?
Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in protein. Soy protein powder has 530% more protein than chickpea - chickpea has 8.9g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Does chickpeas or soy protein powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chickpeas and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of carbs - chickpea has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

Does chickpeas or soy protein powder contain more calcium?
Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in calcium. Soy protein powder has 260% more calcium than chickpea - chickpea has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

Does chickpeas or soy protein powder contain more iron?
Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in iron. Soy protein powder has 320% more iron than chickpea - chickpea has 2.9mg of iron in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

Does chickpeas or soy protein powder contain more potassium?
Both chickpeas and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 220% more potassium than chickpea - chickpea has 291mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.