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Lentils (cooked) vs Chickpeas (cooked)

Both count toward 30 plants a week.

Lentils (cooked)Chickpeas (cooked)
Protein · per 100 g9.0 g8.9 g
Fiber · per 100 g7.9 g7.6 g
Energy · per 100 g116 kcal164 kcal
Protein · per 100 kcal7.8 g5.4 g
To hit 30 g protein333 g · 387 kcal337 g · 553 kcal

Bold marks the better side of each row. "Per 100 kcal" answers the density question — which food delivers more protein for the energy it costs. Portion row is computed live from the same USDA base values shown on each food page.