Brown Rice Protein
78.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 3.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.6
Chickpeas (cooked)
8.9gprotein / 100g164 cal · 2.6g fat · $ · Quality 0.65
This isn't close. Brown Rice Protein packs 78.0g of protein per 100g against Chickpeas (cooked)'s 8.9g — a 69.1g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
Chickpeas (cooked) pulls ahead on protein quality specifically (incomplete on its own — low in methionine, pairs well with grains), even in categories where Brown Rice Protein wins on raw grams.
Chickpeas (cooked) is the more budget-friendly pick ($ vs $$ for Brown Rice Protein), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
Brown Rice Protein's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1750mg 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, Brown Rice Protein 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 | Brown Rice Protein | Chickpeas (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78.0g | 8.9g |
| Calories | 380 | 164 |
| Fat | 3.0g | 2.6g |
| Carbs | 8.0g | 27.4g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 7.6g |
| Quality score | 0.6 | 0.65 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 90 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, brown rice protein or chickpeas (cooked)?
Brown Rice Protein has 78.0g 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.