Ingredient swap
Chickpea Flour vs Cocoa Powder
Chickpea Flour has 22.4 g protein and 387 calories per 100 g; cocoa powder has 19.6 g and 228. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of chickpea flour (92 g) ≈ 1 cup of cocoa powder.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Chickpea Flour | Cocoa Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 | 228 better |
| Protein | 22.4 gbetter | 19.6 g |
| Carbs | 57.8 g | 57.9 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Fiber | 10.8 g | 37 gbetter |
| Sugar | 10.9 g | 1.8 gbetter |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 21 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 92 g | 86 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use cocoa powder instead of chickpea flour?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of chickpea flour (92 g) ≈ 1 cup of cocoa powder.
Which has more protein?
Chickpea Flour, with 22.4 g per 100 g versus 19.6 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cocoa Powder, with 228 calories per 100 g.