Protein per dollar ยท #2 of 58
Dried chickpeas: about 56 g protein per $1
At the US average price for September 2026, $1 of dried chickpeas buys about 56 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $0.54.
Protein per $156 g
30 g of protein costs$0.54
US average price$1.67 per lb
Price sourceUS avg Sep 2026
Protein per 100 g20.5 g
Calories per 100 g380
Calories from protein22%
Sources
Protein: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw (FDC ID 173756): 20.47 g protein and 380 kcal per 100 g.
Price: BLS Beans, dried, any type, all sizes, per lb Series APU0000714233, as of 2026-09.
Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.
Questions
How much protein per dollar is dried chickpeas?
About 56 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $1.67 per lb (US avg Sep 2026). That ranks 2 of 58 grocery proteins we track.
How much does 30 g of protein from dried chickpeas cost?
About $0.54 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.