How many calories in hummus?
Last updated: · Prepared by: QuickCalo Team
Short answer
One tablespoon of hummus (about 15 g) has about 25 kcal and 1 g of protein; 100 g has about 177 kcal. What changes the calories most is the tahini and olive oil. A USDA record for home-made hummus was used, without the extra olive oil drizzled on top.
Hummus is the best-known Arabic mezze: cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice and garlic until smooth, then finished with olive oil, paprika or whole chickpeas. It is eaten with bread and raw vegetables.
Hummus combines plant protein, fibre and healthy fats from tahini. It is fairly energy-dense, though, and the bread used for dipping adds more than most people expect.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1 plate | 150 | 265 | 7 | 30 | 13 |
| 100 g | 100 | 177 | 4.9 | 20.1 | 8.6 |
What changes the calories in Hummus?
- Olive oil: the pool on top adds fat.
- Tahini: more tahini means more calories.
- Bread: the usual way to eat it.
How to enjoy Hummus a little lighter
- Dip carrot and cucumber sticks instead of bread.
- Ask for a light drizzle of olive oil.
How were these values calculated?
Values come from the “Hummus, home prepared” record (FDC ID 172454) in the SR Legacy dataset of USDA FoodData Central. Values per 100 g are as listed in the record; serving values are scaled by weight.
USDA record for home-prepared hummus (chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil). Extra olive oil drizzled on top is not included.
Serving weights:
- 1 tablespoon: USDA portion weight (FDC 172454: “1 tablespoon”)
- 1 plate: typical serving, approximate
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Hummus from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one tablespoon of hummus weigh?
On this page, one tablespoon of hummus is taken as about 15 g (USDA portion weight (FDC 172454: “1 tablespoon”)). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in hummus?
One tablespoon of hummus has about 1 g of protein; 100 g has 4.9 g.
Is hummus healthy?
Yes, it is rich in fibre and plant protein; portion size and olive oil are what to watch.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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