Pois chiches vs Lentil & Chickpea Tagine
Overall, Pois chiches has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pois chiches | Lentil & Chickpea Tagine |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | b |
| NOVA group | 1 | 4 |
| Calories | 147 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Fat | 3 g | 1.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 8.2 g | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | None listed | Sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lentil & Chickpea Tagine has 28% fewer calories (105 kcal vs 147 kcal).
- Lentil & Chickpea Tagine has 43% less fat (1.7 g vs 3 g).
- Pois chiches has 78% less sugar (0.5 g vs 2.3 g).
- Pois chiches has 95% less salt (0 g vs 0.6 g).
- Pois chiches has 40% more fiber (8.2 g vs 4.9 g).
- Pois chiches has 37% more protein (8.3 g vs 5.2 g).
- Pois chiches has the better Nutri-Score.
- Pois chiches is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Lentil & Chickpea Tagine lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Pois chiches
Pois chiche cuit.
Lentil & Chickpea Tagine
Cooked Brown Lentils (51%) Water, Brown Lentils), Cooked Chickpeas (21%) Water, Chickpeas), Chopped Tomatoes (9%) Tomato, Tomato Juice), Ras el Hanout Seasoning (5%) (Sugar, Maize Starch, Dried Glucose Syrup, Ground Coriander, Ground Paprika, Yeast Extract, Dried Minced Red Pepper, Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder, Black Onion Seeds, Salt, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Fenugreek, Ground Fennel, Ground Nutmeg, Acidity Regulator [Citric Acid], Ground Turmeric, Crushed Chillies, Colour [Paprika Extract], Ground Clove, Ground Star Anise, Flavouring), Dried Apricot (3.9%)(Apricots, Rice Flour, Preservative [Sulphur Dioxide]), Onions, Red Pepper, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil and/ or Rapeseed Oil), Cornflour
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pois chiches or Lentil & Chickpea Tagine?
Overall, Pois chiches has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Lentil & Chickpea Tagine has fewer calories: 105 kcal versus 147 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pois chiches has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 2.3 g per 100 g.