Houmous
Packaged product Beans and Legumes Waitrose
Houmous contains 284 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beans and legumes on FoodFactly, where the median is 244 kcal per 100 g across 1,768 products.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 36% of the Daily Value for copper and 25% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 284 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 22.7 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.3 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 | 6.3 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.78 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 6.3 mg | 42% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.09 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.061 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 12.7 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 71.8 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium L | 32.9 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus L | 163 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 135 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.32 mg | 36% |
| Manganese L | 0.59 mg | 25% |
| Selenium L | 2.4 µg | 4% |
| Iodine L | 0.33 µg | 0.2% |
| Chloride L | 9.2 mg | 0.4% |
% 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 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
- Protein6.3 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber4.1 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 4.4 g)
- Sugars0.7 gbelow the median for beans and legumes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat22.7 gin the top quarter of beans and legumes (median 17.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gabove the median for beans and legumes (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium320 mgin the lowest quarter of beans and legumes (median 406 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water49.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 7.1 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 5.2 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 49.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Cooked chickpeas (46%) (chickpeas, water), water, rapeseed oil, tahini (13%) (_sesame seed_ paste), concentrated lemon juice, salt, garlic
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: ChickpeasRapeseed (canola) oilSaltGarlic
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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 284 kcal.
How much protein is in Houmous?
Houmous contains 6.3 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beans and legumes, that is below the median (median 6.7 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 22.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 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 Vitamin E (42% DV), copper (36% DV), manganese (25% DV), Thiamin (B1) (15% DV) and phosphorus (13% 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 March 27, 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 5000169090367. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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