Beans, tofu and legumes
How much protein is in hummus?
Hummus has 7.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 15 g) has 1.2 g of protein and 36 calories.
- Protein, 1 tbsp (15 g)
- 1.2 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 3.3 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in hummus by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (15 g) | 1.2 g | 36 | 2.3 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 cup (246 g) | 19.2 g | 583 | 36.9 g | 43.8 g |
| 100 g | 7.8 g | 237 | 15 g | 17.8 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Firm tofu 11.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Tempeh 10.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Edamame 9.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Lentils 7.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Kidney beans 6.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Black beans 6.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is hummus high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 3.3 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 34% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of hummus?
7.8 g, with 237 calories.
How much hummus gives you 30 g of protein?
About 385 g, for roughly 912 calories. That's about 25.7 servings of 1 tbsp.
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.