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Hummus calories — 100 g, serving sizes and calculator

Hummus has about 166 kcal per 100 g. A common serving such as 2 tablespoons is about 50 kcal. Use the calculator below to estimate your own portion.

166 kcalper 100 g
50 kcal2 tablespoons
100 kcal1/4 cup

Hummus portion calculator

Enter your portion and choose grams, ounces or a common serving. The result scales calories and macros from the per-100 g estimate.

Use packaged labels or your own recipe total when available. Restaurant and homemade portions can vary a lot.

Estimated total

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Rounded estimate for everyday tracking.

Hummus calories by serving size

ServingApprox. amountApprox. calories
Reference amount100 g166 kcal
2 tablespoons30 g50 kcal
1/4 cup60 g100 kcal

Values are rounded. The biggest source of error is usually portion size, added oil, sauces, sugar, toppings or brand differences.

Hummus nutrition per 100 g

NutrientAmount
Calories166 kcal
Protein8 g
Carbohydrates14 g
Fat10 g

Can Hummus fit a weight-loss diet?

Hummus can fit a balanced diet when the portion works with your daily calorie target. Use the calculator above when your serving is bigger or smaller than the common examples.

Traffic-first tip: For weight loss, compare the portion you actually eat with your daily calorie target. One accurate portion estimate is more useful than a perfect database number that does not match your plate.

How to track Hummus accurately

How long to burn off 2 tablespoons?

For a serving of about 50 kcal, a 70 kg adult might burn a similar amount in roughly:

ActivityApprox. time
Easy walking14 min
Brisk walking10 min
Running5 min
Cycling7 min

Exercise burn varies with body weight, speed, incline, fitness level and intensity. Use this as a rough comparison, not a medical or training prescription.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hummus?

Hummus has about 166 kcal per 100 g. A common serving such as 2 tablespoons has about 50 kcal.

How many calories are in 100 g of Hummus?

There are about 166 kcal in 100 g of Hummus.

Is Hummus good for weight loss?

It can fit a weight-loss plan if the portion fits your daily calorie target. Use the portion calculator on this page to scale the estimate to what you actually ate.

Why is my calorie count different?

Different brands, recipes, cooking methods, water content and serving sizes can change the final calories. For packaged food, prefer the nutrition label.

Data note

EKCal food pages combine standard food-composition references with practical serving estimates. Values are rounded and may differ by variety, brand and preparation. See Sources & Methodology.

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