Whole Milk vs. Chickpeas

Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Cooked Chickpeas


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and chickpeas:

  • Both whole milk and chickpeas are high in calcium.
  • Chickpea has 5.9 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
  • Chickpea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Chickpea is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
  • Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
  • Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
  • Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than chickpea.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) 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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Chickpea is high in calories and whole milk has 63% less calories than chickpea - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chickpeas for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:31:48 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Chickpeas
Protein 21% 21%
Carbohydrates 31% 65%
Fat 48% 14%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Whole milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - whole milk has 4.8g 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 whole milk - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Whole milk and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 181% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chickpea has 5.9 times less saturated fat than whole milk - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Chickpea has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Whole milk has 45 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than chickpea - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Whole milk and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Whole milk and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug 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, however, whole milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and chickpeas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Whole Milk Chickpeas
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.116 MG
Riboflavin 0.169 MG 0.063 MG
Niacin 0.089 MG 0.526 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.373 MG 0.286 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 5 UG 172 UG
Vitamin B12 0.45 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both whole milk and chickpeas are high in calcium. Whole milk has 131% more calcium than chickpea - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.

iron

Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 95 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.

potassium

Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg 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 whole milk and chickpeas contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Whole Milk Chickpeas
beta-carotene 7 UG 16 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole milk and chickpeas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Whole Milk Chickpeas
alpha linoleic acid 0.075 G 0.043 G
Total 0.075 G 0.043 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.

Whole Milk Chickpeas
linoleic acid 0.12 G 1.113 G
Total 0.12 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 Whole Milk or Chickpeas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does whole milk or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chickpea is high in calories and whole milk has 60% less calories than chickpea - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.

Does whole milk or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.

Does whole milk or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both whole milk and chickpeas are high in calcium. Whole milk has 130% more calcium than chickpea - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.