Calories in Hummus, commercial
Generic food Beans and Legumes
This record duplicates Hummus, commercial from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Hummus, commercial contains 237 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (15 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 24% 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 50% of the Daily Value for manganese, 42% of the Daily Value for copper and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 237 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Trans fat C | 0.019 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 426 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Total sugars M | 0.62 g | |
| Protein M | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K M | 22.8 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.35 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 48 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 75 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus M | 181 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 312 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.38 mg | 42% |
| Manganese M | 1.2 mg | 50% |
| Selenium M | 4.7 µg | 9% |
% 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 24%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein7.8 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber5.5 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0.62 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat17.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium426 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.8 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.34 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0.28 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| 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 | 0.71 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 8.1 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 | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.73 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.075 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.73 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.028 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 | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 8.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.006 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 258 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 3 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.34 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 11 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 57.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 992 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 23 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 48 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hummus?
100 g of hummus has 237 kcal. 1 tbsp (15 g): about 36 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 583 kcal.
How much protein is in hummus?
Hummus contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 tbsp (15 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 15 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.5 g of fiber and 0.62 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hummus?
Hummus contains 17.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% 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 (50% DV), copper (42% DV), Vitamin K (19% DV), magnesium (18% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hummus?
100 g contains 426 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 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: SR Legacy, record 174289. 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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