Are chickpeas good for weight loss?

Yes, they're high in protein and fiber, keeping you full longer.

Can I use dried chickpeas?

Yes, just soak and cook them before seasoning.

Salads, bowls, or as a side dish.

Legumes

Chickpeas seasoned with fresh lemon and thyme for a zesty, nutritious dish.

Per 100 g

150 kcal

1 cup cooked

360 kcal

(240 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
8 g / 100g	25 g / 100g	3 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 20% · Carbs 63% · Fat 17%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (240 g, 360 kcal) is 18% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 88 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Thyme Chickpeas is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 156 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

8/10

Ideal for adding protein and fiber while keeping calorie counts low.

Are chickpeas good for weight loss?: Yes, they're high in protein and fiber, keeping you full longer.
Can I use dried chickpeas?: Yes, just soak and cook them before seasoning.
What dishes can I make with lemon thyme chickpeas?: Salads, bowls, or as a side dish.

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