Hemp Protein Powder
50.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5
Chickpeas (cooked)
8.9gprotein / 100g164 cal · 2.6g fat · $ · Quality 0.65
Hemp Protein Powder is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 50.0g per 100g vs Chickpeas (cooked)'s 8.9g, a 41.1g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Chickpeas (cooked) has the stronger amino acid profile (incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains) versus Hemp Protein Powder's lit_estimate, lower protein density than other powders, modest lysine.
On price, Chickpeas (cooked) wins clearly — $ against Hemp Protein Powder's $$$.
Hemp Protein Powder's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1150mg vs Chickpeas (cooked)'s 640mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Hemp Protein Powder wins clearly. Choose Chickpeas (cooked) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Hemp Protein Powder | Chickpeas (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50.0g | 8.9g |
| Calories | 380 | 164 |
| Fat | 10.0g | 2.6g |
| Carbs | 30.0g | 27.4g |
| Fiber | 20.0g | 7.6g |
| Quality score | 0.5 | 0.65 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 90 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, hemp protein powder or chickpeas (cooked)?
Hemp Protein Powder has 50.0g of protein per 100g compared to Chickpeas (cooked)'s 8.9g.
Which is lower in calories?
Chickpeas (cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 164 vs the other's 380.