Legumes
How much fiber is in chickpeas?
100 g of chickpeas (boiled, no salt) has 7.6 g of fiber. A typical portion, 1 cup (164 g), has 12.5 g, which is 42% of the 30 g daily reference.
Per 100 g
7.6g
boiled, no salt
Per typical portion
12.5g
1 cup (164 g)
Of the 30 g reference
42%
Fiber per portion
| Portion | Fiber | Share of 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (164 g) | 12.5 g | 42% |
| ½ cup (82 g) | 6.2 g | 21% |
Compared with similar foods
- Black beans boiled, no salt
8.7 g
- Lentils boiled, no salt
7.9 g
- Chickpeas boiled, no salt
7.6 g
- Kidney beans red, boiled, no salt
7.4 g
- Green peas boiled, drained, no salt
5.5 g
Fiber per 100 g, each food in the form named.
Good to know
Chickpeas combine fiber with resistant starch and GOS, which gut bacteria ferment. Hummus counts as the same plant, so one chickpea dish a week is enough for the plant tally.
EU nutrition-claim thresholds per 100 g: source 3 g, high 6 g.
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Questions
Are chickpeas high in fiber?
Yes. At 7.6 g per 100 g it passes the EU “high in fiber” threshold of 6 g per 100 g. A typical portion, 1 cup (164 g), adds 12.5 g, or 42% of the 30 g reference.
How much fiber is in half a cup of chickpeas?
Half a cup of boiled chickpeas (82 g) has 6.2 g of fiber, about 21% of the 30 g reference. A full cup (164 g) has 12.5 g.
Do chickpeas count as a plant?
Yes. They add one plant to your week, however often you eat them. The goal of 30 a week counts each different plant once.