Head-to-head comparison

Chickpeas (cooked) vs Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain): Which Has More Protein?

Both Chickpeas (cooked) and Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain) are common enough protein choices that they get compared directly all the time — here's what the actual numbers say.

Chickpeas (cooked)

8.9gprotein / 100g

164 cal · 2.6g fat · $ · Quality 0.65

Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain)

4.0gprotein / 100g

80 cal · 0.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.75

There's a meaningful protein-density gap here: Chickpeas (cooked) runs 8.9g per 100g against Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain)'s 4.0g, roughly 4.9g more per equal weight.

Quality flips the other way, though: Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain) has the stronger amino acid profile (lit_estimate — sprouted grain + legume blend improves completeness vs. standard wheat bread) versus Chickpeas (cooked)'s incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains.

Budget-wise, Chickpeas (cooked) runs meaningfully cheaper per typical serving ($) than Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain) ($$).

Chickpeas (cooked)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (640mg vs Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain)'s 300mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Chickpeas (cooked) or Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gChickpeas (cooked)Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain)
Protein8.9g4.0g
Calories16480
Fat2.6g0.5g
Carbs27.4g15.0g
Fiber7.6g3.0g
Quality score0.650.75
Relative cost$$$
Prep time90 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, chickpeas (cooked) or ezekiel bread (sprouted grain)?

Chickpeas (cooked) has 8.9g of protein per 100g compared to Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain)'s 4.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Ezekiel Bread (sprouted grain) is lower in calories per 100g, at 80 vs the other's 164.