Ingredient swap
Chickpeas vs Green Lentils
Chickpeas has 20.5 g protein and 378 calories per 100 g; green lentils has 24.6 g and 352. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of chickpeas (200 g) ≈ 1 cup of green lentils.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Chickpeas | Green Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 | 352 better |
| Protein | 20.5 g | 24.6 gbetter |
| Carbs | 63 g | 63.4 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 12.2 gbetter | 10.7 g |
| Sugar | 10.7 g | 2 gbetter |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 6 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 200 g | 192 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 green lentils instead of chickpeas?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of chickpeas (200 g) ≈ 1 cup of green lentils.
Which has more protein?
Green Lentils, with 24.6 g per 100 g versus 20.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Green Lentils, with 352 calories per 100 g.