Are chickpeas keto?

Chickpeas

Not keto No — chickpeas are not keto-friendly.

About 16 g net carbs per half cup — including in roasted chickpea snacks and chickpea pasta.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup cooked · 82 g
Net carbs
16g
Calories
134kcal
Protein
7.3g
Fat
2.1g
Total carbs
23 g
Fiber
6.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 82%

About 25.3 g of chickpeas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for chickpeas
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories134 kcal164 kcal
Total carbohydrate23 g27 g
Dietary fiber6.2 g7.6 g
Net carbs16 g20 g
Sugars 3.9 g 4.8 g
Protein7.3 g8.9 g
Fat2.1 g2.6 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are chickpeas keto?

No — chickpeas are not keto-friendly. About 16 g net carbs per half cup — including in roasted chickpea snacks and chickpea pasta.

How many net carbs are in chickpeas?

½ cup cooked (82 g) of chickpeas has about 16 g net carbs (23 g total carbs minus 6.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 20 g net carbs.

How much chickpeas can I eat on keto?

About 25.3 g of chickpeas adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 82% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for chickpeas?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173757): Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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