Calories in Hummus, commercial
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Hummus, commercial contains 229 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (30 g) provides about 69 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 46% of the Daily Value for manganese, 39% of the Daily Value for copper and 29% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 229 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 17.1 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat M | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Trans fat M | 0.018 g | |
| Sodium M | 438 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Total sugars M | 0.34 g | |
| Protein C | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.7 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K M | 17.2 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) M | 36 µg | 9% |
| Choline M | 46.6 mg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 71.1 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus M | 166 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 289 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.35 mg | 39% |
| Manganese M | 1.1 mg | 46% |
| Selenium M | 16.2 µg | 29% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 63%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.4 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber5.4 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0.34 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat17.1 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium438 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 7.5 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.18 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0.15 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (55)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.64 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.63 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.079 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.027 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 6.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 6.8 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.007 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic M | 0.006 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-dienoic M | 0.012 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:2 M | 0 g |
| SFA 11:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c M | 0.084 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c M | 6.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 c M | 0.66 g |
| TFA 18:3 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:5c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c M | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (12)
| Beta-carotene M | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 258 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 3 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.31 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 9.5 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1.3 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 58.7 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 1.2 g |
| Ash M | 2 g |
| Energy C | 960 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Choline, free M | 22.3 mg |
| Choline, from phosphocholine M | 23 mg |
| Choline, from phosphotidyl choline M | 0.2 mg |
| Choline, from glycerophosphocholine M | 1.1 mg |
| Betaine M | 0.2 mg |
| Choline, from sphingomyelin M | 0 mg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
| Per 100 g | USDA SR Legacy |
|---|---|
| Calories | 237 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fat | 17.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.62 g |
| Sodium | 426 mg |
Other forms of Hummus
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hummus, home prepared | 177 | 4.9 g | 20.1 g | 8.6 g |
| Hummus, plain | 243 | 7.4 g | 14.9 g | 17.1 g |
| Hummus, flavored | 241 | 7.2 g | 14.6 g | 17.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney beans, from fast food / restaurant | 195 | 7.8 g | 20.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Beans, from fast food / restaurant, NS as to type | 206 | 8.8 g | 22.6 g | 9.3 g |
| Refried beans, from fast food / restaurant | 177 | 6.7 g | 16.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Vegetarian stroganoff | 167 | 7.7 g | 11.8 g | 10 g |
| Black beans, from fast food / restaurant | 200 | 8 g | 21.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Pot pie, no meat | 242 | 5.4 g | 28 g | 12.2 g |
| Pinto beans, from fast food / restaurant | 210 | 8.1 g | 23.6 g | 9.6 g |
| Sandwich spread, meatless | 149 | 8 g | 9 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hummus?
100 g of hummus has 229 kcal. Reference amount, racc (30 g): about 69 kcal. 2 tablespoon (33.9 g): about 78 kcal.
How much protein is in hummus?
Hummus contains 7.4 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in reference amount, racc (30 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is below the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in hummus?
Hummus has 14.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.4 g of fiber and 0.34 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hummus?
Hummus contains 17.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does hummus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (46% DV), copper (39% DV), selenium (29% DV), magnesium (17% DV) and Vitamin K (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hummus?
100 g contains 438 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 321358. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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