Strawberries vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cooked Chickpeas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cooked
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and chickpeas:
- Chickpea has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chickpea is a great source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Strawberry has 72% less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and strawberry has 80% less calories than chickpea - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 65% |
| Fat | 7% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 72% less carbohydrates than chickpea - strawberry has 7.7g 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 280% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 44 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both strawberries and chickpeas contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Strawberries | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 172 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chickpea is a great source of calcium and it has 206% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 605% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries and chickpeas contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Strawberries | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 16 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and chickpeas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.043 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 0.09 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 Strawberries or Chickpeas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and strawberry has 80% less calories than chickpea - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does strawberries or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.