Chickpeas vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chickpeas
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and pickles:
- Both pickles and chickpeas are high in calcium.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Pickle has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and pickle has 93% less calories than chickpea - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for carbs. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 66% |
| Fat | 14% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - pickle has 2.4g 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 660% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chickpeas and pickles contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chickpeas | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 172 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and chickpeas are high in calcium. Pickle has 16% more calcium than chickpea - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 149% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Chickpeas | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 16 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chickpeas and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chickpeas | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 1.113 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does pickles or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and pickle has 90% less calories than chickpea - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does pickles or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both pickles and chickpeas are high in calcium. Pickle has 20% more calcium than chickpea - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.