Beans, tofu and legumes
How many calories are in hummus?
Hummus has 237 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 15 g) has 36 calories.
- Calories, 1 tbsp (15 g)
- 36
- Calories per gram
- 2.4
Medium energy density
Calories in hummus by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (15 g) | 36 | 1.2 g | 2.3 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 cup (246 g) | 583 | 19.2 g | 36.9 g | 43.8 g |
| 100 g | 237 | 7.8 g | 15 g | 17.8 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 12%
- Carbs 24%
- Fat 64%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 237
- Protein
- 7.8 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 17.8 g
- Fibre
- 5.5 g
- Sugar
- 0.6 g
- Sodium
- 426 mg
Beans, tofu and legumes: lightest first
- Firm tofu 78 cal per 100 g
- Edamame 121 cal per 100 g
- Lentils 116 cal per 100 g
- Black beans 132 cal per 100 g
- Kidney beans 127 cal per 100 g
- Chickpeas 164 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is hummus high in calories?
It has 2.4 calories per gram, which counts as medium energy density. That's more calories per gram than 62% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of hummus?
237 calories, with 7.8 g protein, 15 g carbs and 17.8 g fat.
Where do the calories in hummus come from?
Roughly 12% from protein, 24% from carbs, 64% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 174289: "Hummus, commercial" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.