How many calories are in a tin of chickpeas?

A drained 400 g tin (about 240 g) has around 290 kcal.

Calories in chickpeas

Tinned chickpeas have about 120 kcal and 7 g of protein per 100 g drained.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Chickpeas calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g drained	120 kcal	7.2 g	13.6 g	2.6 g
Drained tin (240 g)	288 kcal	17.3 g	32.6 g	6.2 g
Roasted chickpeas, 30 g	120–130 kcal

Chickpeas nutrition per 100 g

Energy	120 kcal (502 kJ)
Protein	7.2 g
Carbohydrate	13.6 g
of which sugars	0.5 g
Fat	2.6 g
Fibre	6 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Using chickpeas

Chickpeas work in curries, salads and stews and make hummus. Roasting them with spices makes a crunchy snack, but the oil adds calories.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a tin of chickpeas?: A drained 400 g tin (about 240 g) has around 290 kcal.
How much protein is in chickpeas?: About 7 g per 100 g drained.