Calories in Hummus, home prepared
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Hummus, home prepared contains 177 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 27 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 44% from fat and 11% 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 25% of the Daily Value for copper, 25% of the Daily Value for manganese and 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 177 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 242 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.1 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 0.27 g | |
| Protein C | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.9 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.089 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 59 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 27.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 110 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 173 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.22 mg | 25% |
| Manganese C | 0.57 mg | 25% |
| Selenium C | 2.4 µg | 4% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein4.9 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber4 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0.27 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat8.6 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium242 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.057 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.18 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.21 g |
| Leucine C | 0.35 g |
| Lysine C | 0.29 g |
| Methionine C | 0.08 g |
| Cystine C | 0.071 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.26 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.13 g |
| Valine C | 0.22 g |
| Arginine C | 0.5 g |
| Histidine C | 0.13 g |
| Alanine C | 0.21 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.54 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.88 g |
| Glycine C | 0.22 g |
| Proline C | 0.2 g |
| Serine C | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (25)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.88 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 11 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water C | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.6 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 742 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 5 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 59 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Hummus
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hummus, commercial | 229 | 7.4 g | 14.9 g | 17.1 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 and rice, from fast food / restaurant | 179 | 5.7 g | 23.2 g | 7.1 g |
| Black beans and rice, from fast food / restaurant | 182 | 5.8 g | 23.7 g | 7.1 g |
| Beans and rice, from fast food / restaurant | 185 | 6.3 g | 24.4 g | 7 g |
| Pinto beans and rice, from fast food / restaurant | 188 | 5.9 g | 25 g | 7.2 g |
| Kidney beans and brown rice | 155 | 5.8 g | 23 g | 4.6 g |
| Beans and brown rice | 162 | 6.4 g | 24.3 g | 4.5 g |
| Kidney beans and white rice | 158 | 5.9 g | 23.9 g | 4.3 g |
| Black beans and brown rice | 158 | 5.9 g | 23.5 g | 4.7 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 177 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 27 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 435 kcal.
How much protein is in hummus?
Hummus contains 4.9 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.73 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in hummus?
Hummus has 20.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 0.27 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hummus?
Hummus contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does hummus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (25% DV), manganese (25% DV), Vitamin B6 (23% DV) and Folate (B9) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hummus?
100 g contains 242 mg of sodium, 11% 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 172454. 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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