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Hummus calories and nutrition
2 tbsp of commercial hummus (30 g) has 71 calories, with 2.3 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbs and 5.3 g of fat. That is 237 calories per 100 g.
Commercial hummus. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Hummus, commercial”.
Serving size
2 tbsp · 30 g
71 calories
- Protein
- 2.3 g12% of calories · 5% DV
- Carbs
- 4.5 g24% of calories · 2% DV
- Fat
- 5.3 g64% of calories · 7% DV
- Fiber
- 1.6 g
- Sugars
- 0.2 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.8 g
- Sodium
- 128 mg
Hummus nutrition facts per 2 tablespoons
This USDA serving (30 g) has 71 calories, 2.3 g protein, 4.5 g carbs and 5.3 g fat. The figures apply to commercial hummus; use the serving table to match your portion. Sources ↓
Calories in hummus by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp30 g | 71 | 2.3 g | 4.5 g | 5.3 g |
| 1 tbsp15 g | 36 | 1.2 g | 2.3 g | 2.7 g |
| ¼ cup61.5 g | 146 | 4.8 g | 9.2 g | 11 g |
| 100 g100 g | 237 | 7.8 g | 15 g | 18 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Hummus nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 237 calories: 12% from protein, 24% from carbs and 64% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving2 tbsp · 30 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 | 71 | – |
| Total fat | 18 g | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 426 mg | 128 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15 g | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.5 g | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | – |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 312 mg | 94 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (2 tbsp), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
Calories by type
Types are compared at the same weight (30 g). Their household serving sizes may differ.
| Type | Per 30 g | Per 100 g | Proteinper 30 g | Fatper 30 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial hummus | 71 | 237 | 2.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Home-prepared hummus | 53 | 177 | 1.5 g | 2.6 g |
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So 2 tbsp of commercial hummus (71 calories) takes about 22 minutes of walking, roughly 2,600 steps.
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Hummus questions
How much fiber is in 2 tbsp of commercial hummus?
2 tbsp of commercial hummus (30 g) has 1.6 g of fiber, 6% of the 28 g Daily Value. That is 5.5 g per 100 g.
How do commercial and home-prepared hummus compare?
For 2 tbsp of commercial hummus (30 g): commercial hummus, 71 calories and home-prepared hummus, 53 calories.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Hummus, commercial (FDC ID 174289, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Hummus, home prepared (FDC ID 172454, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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