Calories in hummus (shop-bought)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of hummus (shop-bought) contains 237 kcal, with 7.8 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrate and 17.8 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 tablespoon, about 15 g — is roughly 36 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 tablespoon (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 kcal | 36 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 5.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 17.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 426 mg | 64 mg |
| Potassium | 312 mg | 47 mg |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 7 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 57 g | 9 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 36 | 1.2 g | 2.3 g | 2.7 g |
| ¼ cup | 60 g | 142 | 4.7 g | 9 g | 10.7 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 59 | 1.9 g | 3.8 g | 4.5 g |
| 50 g | 119 | 3.9 g | 7.5 g | 8.9 g |
| 100 g | 237 | 7.8 g | 15 g | 17.8 g |
| 150 g | 356 | 11.7 g | 22.5 g | 26.7 g |
| 200 g | 474 | 15.6 g | 30 g | 35.6 g |
| 250 g | 593 | 19.5 g | 37.5 g | 44.6 g |
| 300 g | 711 | 23.3 g | 45 g | 53.5 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For hummus (shop-bought) the split is:
- Protein: 7.8 g × 4 = 31 kcal — 12% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 15 g × 4 = 60 kcal — 24% of calories
- Fat: 17.8 g × 9 = 160 kcal — 64% of calories
- Most of the energy in hummus (shop-bought) comes from fat (64% of calories).
- It provides 5.5 g of fibre per 100 g, which is a good amount.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 85 g.
What actually changes the number
Shop-bought hummus is 237 kcal per 100 g — half of the energy from the tahini and olive oil. Two tablespoons is 70 kcal; a whole 200 g tub with a pita is a 600–650 kcal sitting.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of hummus as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of hummus?
100 g of hummus (shop-bought) contains 237 kcal (7.8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 17.8 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of hummus?
A typical serving of hummus — 1 tablespoon, about 15 g — has roughly 36 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in hummus?
Hummus (shop-bought): 7.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of hummus equals 200 kcal?
At 237 kcal per 100 g, about 85 g of hummus equals 200 kcal.
Can I track hummus by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies hummus on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 174289: "Hummus, commercial". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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