Chickpeas are more round and firm than pinto or black beans. They are often drained and tossed into salads and used to make hummus. Want to eat them alone? Roasted chickpeas also make a tasty snack. Nutritional profil ½ cup (cooked, salted) 160 kcal, 10 g of protein, 2 g fat, 26 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 80 mg of calcium, 310 mg potassium, 290 mg sodium.