The short answer
Healthy, but too starchy for keto.
A typical serving is ½ cup cooked (82 g). That has 134 calories, 7.3 g protein, 2.1 g fat and 16.2 g net carbs (22.5 g total carbs − 6.2 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for chickpeas
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 164 kcal · 19.8 g net carbs · 8.9 g protein · 2.6 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is chickpeas keto?
No, chickpeas is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup cooked (82 g)) has about 16.2 g of net carbs, about 65% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in chickpeas?
A serving of chickpeas (½ cup cooked (82 g)) has about 22.5 g of total carbohydrates and 6.2 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 16.2 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 19.8 g of net carbs.
Can I eat chickpeas on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Healthy, but too starchy for keto. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of chickpeas?
Lower-carb swaps include edamame (shelled), tofu (firm), almonds, pumpkin seeds.
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