Hummus

Q: How many calories in cup of hummus?

About 583 calories, with roughly 19.1g of protein. cup weighs about 246g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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237

cal per 100 g

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= 8.7 oz

Calories

583

Protein

19.1g

Carbs

36.9g

Fat

43.8g

Protein 12% Carbs 24% Fat 64%

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Hummus is 64% fat by calorie — almost all of it unsaturated.

Dense fuel, not junk. Fat is 9 cal/g vs 4 for protein or carbs — an ounce is a real portion, not a "handful."

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 237 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber5.5 g20%

Sugar0.62 g—

Saturated fat2.562 g13%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium426 mg19%

Potassium312 mg7%

Calcium47 mg4%

Iron2.54 mg14%

Magnesium75 mg18%

Zinc1.44 mg13%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

Vitamin E1.54 mg10%

Vitamin A1 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.146 mg9%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate48 mcg12%

Niacin1.024 mg6%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Chicken

13 fewer calories per 100g · +16g protein.

Cal224 Protein23.6 g Fat12.7 g

Tofu

33 more calories per 100g · +11g protein.

Cal270 Protein18.8 g Fat20.2 g

Tempeh

42 fewer calories per 100g · +12g protein.

Cal195 Protein19.9 g Fat11.4 g

Common questions

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How many calories in cup of hummus?

About 583 calories, with roughly 19.1g of protein. cup weighs about 246g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is hummus actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: dense in unsaturated fat, fiber, and micronutrients — the "high calorie ≠ unhealthy" case in food form.

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