Calories in Hummus, plain
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Hummus, plain contains 243 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 36 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 dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 163 kcal per 100 g across 59 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for copper, 29% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.1 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 438 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Total sugars C | 0.34 g | |
| Protein C | 7.4 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K C | 17.2 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 46.6 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 71 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus C | 166 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 289 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.35 mg | 39% |
| Selenium C | 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 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber5.4 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars0.34 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat17.1 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium438 mgbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 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 C | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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 | 6.8 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 | 0.009 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.63 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.084 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 258 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 58.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 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, home prepared | 177 | 4.9 g | 20.1 g | 8.6 g |
| Hummus, commercial | 229 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggplant dip | 183 | 4.8 g | 8.2 g | 15 g |
| Guacamole, NFS | 155 | 2 g | 8.5 g | 14.2 g |
| Guacamole with tomatoes | 145 | 1.9 g | 8.1 g | 13.1 g |
| Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe | 237 | 12.8 g | 5.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Layer dip | 146 | 5.4 g | 6.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, thick | 186 | 4 g | 11.6 g | 13.8 g |
| Ranch dip, yogurt based | 195 | 8.5 g | 4.1 g | 16.1 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 243 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 36 kcal. 1 individual container (70 g): about 170 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 1.1 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.8 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 copper (39% DV), selenium (29% DV), magnesium (17% DV), Vitamin K (14% DV) and iron (13% 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707402. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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