Chickpeas vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chickpeas
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and scallion:
- Both scallion and chickpeas are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron and protein.
- Scallion has 73% less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and scallion has 80% less calories than chickpea - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to scallion for protein. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 76% |
| Fat | 14% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion has 73% less carbohydrates than chickpea - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and chickpeas are high in dietary fiber. Chickpea has 192% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 384% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 49 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 50 times more Vitamin K than chickpea - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chickpeas and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Chickpeas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 172 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and chickpeas are high in calcium. Scallion has 47% more calcium than chickpea - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 95% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and chickpeas are high in potassium. Scallion is very similar to scallion for potassium - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Chickpeas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 16 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chickpea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 1.113 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does scallion or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and scallion has 80% less calories than chickpea - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does scallion or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both scallion and chickpeas are high in calcium. Scallion has 50% more calcium than chickpea - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
Does scallion or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both scallion and chickpeas are high in potassium. Scallion is very similar to scallion for potassium - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.