Ingredient swap
Chickpeas vs Great Northern Beans
Chickpeas has 20.5 g protein and 378 calories per 100 g; great northern beans has 21.9 g and 339. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of chickpeas (200 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of great northern beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Chickpeas | Great Northern Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 | 339 better |
| Protein | 20.5 g | 21.9 gbetter |
| Carbs | 63 g | 62.4 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 12.2 g | 20.2 gbetter |
| Sugar | 10.7 g | 2.3 gbetter |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 14 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 200 g | 177 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use great northern beans instead of chickpeas?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of chickpeas (200 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of great northern beans.
Which has more protein?
Great Northern Beans, with 21.9 g per 100 g versus 20.5 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Great Northern Beans, with 339 calories per 100 g.