Pea Protein Isolate
80.0gprotein / 100g375 cal · 6.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.82
Chickpeas (cooked)
8.9gprotein / 100g164 cal · 2.6g fat · $ · Quality 0.65
This isn't close. Pea Protein Isolate packs 80.0g of protein per 100g against Chickpeas (cooked)'s 8.9g — a 71.1g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
On protein quality specifically, Pea Protein Isolate scores higher — DIAAS-adjusted, low in methionine, high in leucine for a plant source — compared to Chickpeas (cooked), which is incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains.
Chickpeas (cooked) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$ for Pea Protein Isolate), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
Pea Protein Isolate's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2100mg 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, Pea Protein Isolate 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 | Pea Protein Isolate | Chickpeas (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 80.0g | 8.9g |
| Calories | 375 | 164 |
| Fat | 6.0g | 2.6g |
| Carbs | 5.0g | 27.4g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 7.6g |
| Quality score | 0.82 | 0.65 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 90 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, pea protein isolate or chickpeas (cooked)?
Pea Protein Isolate has 80.0g 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 375.