Salad
How many calories in Sesame Chickpea Salad?
Sesame chickpea salad is a nutritious dish made with canned chickpeas, veggies, and a sesame dressing. It's perfect as a light meal or a side dish packed with plant-based protein.
Per 100 g
120 kcal
1 cup
240 kcal
(200 g)
| Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 5 g / 100g | 15 g / 100g | 5 g / 100g |
In numbers
Where the calories come from
Protein 16% · Carbs 48% · Fat 36%
Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.
- 1 cup (200 g, 240 kcal) is 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
- Burning 1 cup takes about 59 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).
Compared with similar foods
Sesame Chickpea Salad is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 102 kcal per 100 g.
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Radish Salad | 50 | 1.5 g |
| Peach Feta Salad | 90 | 3 g |
| Poached Egg and Asparagus Salad | 90 | 7 g |
| Sesame Chickpea Salad | 120 | 5 g |
| Tomato Basil Quinoa Salad | 120 | 4.5 g |
| Chili Lime Quinoa Salad | 160 | 6 g |
Nutrition data updated June 14, 2026.
Serving sizes
| Serving | Grams | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 34 kcal |
| 100g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
Health score
8/10
Frequently asked questions
- What dressings work well with chickpea salad?
- A sesame soy dressing or a lemon vinaigrette complements chickpea salad wonderfully.
- Can I add more vegetables to this salad?
- Yes, feel free to add any seasonal vegetables you enjoy, like cucumbers or bell peppers.
- Is chickpea salad good for meal prep?
- Yes, this salad keeps well and can be made in advance for quick meals throughout the week.
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