How Many Calories in Hummus (Humus)?
144 kcal — that is the average value of a standard hummus serving (90 g); per 100 grams it contains 160 kcal. This energy, coming from chickpeas and tahini, arrives together with a strong package of plant protein and fiber.
Hummus (Humus) nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 serving (90 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Carbs | 14 g | 12.6 g |
| Protein | 8 g | 7.2 g |
| Fat | 9 g | 8.1 g |
| Fiber | 6 g | 5.4 g |
Calories by portion
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 90 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon | 25 g | 40 kcal |
Values are approximate, based on average recipes; they vary with ingredients, portion size and cooking method.
Activity equivalent
The energy in one serving of Hummus (Humus) (90 g, 144 kcal) is roughly equivalent to:
Based on a 70 kg reference; it varies from person to person. See activity calories →
For informational purposes only — not medical advice. If you have symptoms or a medical condition, consult a doctor.
Hummus is a meze made by mashing boiled chickpeas with tahini, lemon and garlic, with roots reaching back to the Eastern Mediterranean; the version served hot on the tables of Hatay and Mersin, topped with sizzling butter and pastirma, is especially famous. The two heavyweights that determine its calories are the tahini and the oil poured over the top; the chickpea on its own offers a modest base.
Don't be fooled by its small portion: per 100 grams it holds 8 g protein and 6 g fiber — a duo rarely found among mezes. A significant part of the 9 g of fat comes from the unsaturated fats in tahini and olive oil. For someone who doesn't eat meat it is a practical protein support; and for everyone it is a far more filling option than the processed alternatives spread on bread.
How Many Calories Is 1 Spoon of Hummus?
One tablespoon (25 g) of hummus is about 40 calories. The standard portion that comes on a meze plate (90 g) hovers around 144 calories.
What usually throws off the count with hummus is not the spoon but the bread that goes with it: with every dip, the slices of lavash and pide that disappear often carry more energy than the hummus itself. The side to track is not the plate but the bread basket.
Why Do Hummus Calories Look High?
The per-100-gram value (160 kcal) looks high at first glance; but hummus is a meze eaten by the spoon, not by the hundreds of grams. What really pulls the calories up is the proportion of tahini and the olive oil drizzled over it at serving.
Hot hummus with pastirma and butter adds roughly 60-120 kcal more per serving; that is the clear difference between it and the classic cold version.
Is Hummus a Good Snack Choice?
Yes — and when used with a plan, it is a good ally. The pairing of protein and fiber provides lasting fullness despite a small amount; this makes it one of the rare mezes that can take the place of chips- and cracker-style snacks.
The practical route is to pair it with vegetable sticks like carrot, cucumber and celery stalk instead of bread: the same pleasure, a much lighter total.
Frequently asked questions
Is hummus a good source of protein?
Among plant sources, yes: per 100 grams it has 8 g protein, and a standard serving (90 g) provides about 7.2 g. Because both chickpeas and tahini contribute, the value is above that of most mezes.
How is hummus eaten without bread?
The most practical route is vegetable sticks: carrot, cucumber, celery stalk and kapya pepper pair very well with hummus. It can also be eaten on its own with a spoon, at a yogurt-like consistency.
Is homemade hummus lighter than store-bought?
Most of the time yes, because you set the amount of tahini and oil yourself. In commercial recipes the oil ratio is usually higher for consistency and shelf life.
How much of a daily calorie intake does Hummus (Humus) provide?
One serving of Hummus (Humus) (90 g) has about 144 kcal — roughly 7% of an average 2,000-calorie daily intake.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of Hummus (Humus)?
In 100 g of Hummus (Humus), the energy split is roughly 33% carbs, 19% protein and 48% fat.
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