Houmous
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Waitrose
Houmous contains 271 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 271 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beans and legumes on FoodFactly (271 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for copper, 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 26% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 271 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 22.5 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 320 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 11.6 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Total sugars L | 0.7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 4.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.001 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 4.6 mg | 30% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.054 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.073 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 14.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 74.1 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium L | 34.3 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus L | 169 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.34 mg | 37% |
| Manganese L | 0.6 mg | 26% |
| Selenium L | 2.6 µg | 5% |
| Iodine L | 10.4 µg | 7% |
| Chloride L | 332 mg | 14% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 17%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein5.9 gin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 6.8 g)
- Fiber4.1 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 5 g)
- Sugars0.7 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 0.6 g)
- Fat22.5 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 21 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 2.4 g)
- Sodium320 mgin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 411 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 11.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 7.7 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 7.1 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.005 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 1.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 3.5 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 5.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 55.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169022900
- Quantity
- 300g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Category
- Classic hummus
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
COOKED CHICKPEAS (46%) (chickpeas, water), water, rapeseed oil, tahini (13%) (sesame seed paste), concentrated lemon juice, garlic, salt
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: ChickpeasRapeseed (canola) oilGarlicSalt
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hummus clásico Chef Select | 271 | 5.2 g | 11.8 g | 22.5 g |
| hummus klasyczny Chef Select | 272 | 7.9 g | 9.5 g | 21 g |
| Houmous Delhaize | 270 | 6.8 g | 10.6 g | 21 g |
| Vegetalia Humus garbanzos Vegetalia | 269 | 5.4 g | 8 g | 22.7 g |
| Creamy Houmous M&S FOOD | 275 | 6.6 g | 7.6 g | 23.2 g |
| Hummus natur Billa | 267 | 6.3 g | 15 g | 20 g |
| Classic Hummus amazon kitchen | 267 | 6.7 g | 20 g | 16.7 g |
| Classic Hummus Trader Joe's | 276 | 6.9 g | 17.2 g | 20.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Houmous?
100 g of Houmous has 271 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 271 kcal.
How much protein is in Houmous?
Houmous contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.9 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 6.8 g).
How many carbs are in Houmous?
Houmous has 11.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.1 g of fiber and 0.7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Houmous?
Houmous contains 22.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Houmous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (37% DV), Vitamin E (30% DV), manganese (26% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV) and chloride (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Houmous?
100 g contains 320 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated November 3, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169022900. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 3, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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