Hummus Nutrition Facts

Hummus, per 2 tbsp, contains 71 calories, 2 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrates, and 5 g of fat. Every value below is returned live by the TastyAPI model.

Nutrition insights

Lower calorie

11% protein   25% carbs   63% fat

  • Protein density. About 2.8 g of protein per 100 calories — low in protein for its calories.
  • Stands out for. Manganese (22% DV).
  • Best for. low-carb & keto plans.
  • Go easy if. no major watch-outs for a typical portion.

Nutrition Facts

Per 2 tbsp

Calories71
Total fat5 g8%
Saturated fat0.7 g4%
Trans fat0 g
Polyunsaturated fat1.8 g
Monounsaturated fat1.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium120 mg5%
Total carbohydrate4.5 g2%
Dietary fiber2 g8%
Total sugars0.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein2 g4%

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A5 mcg
Vitamin C0.5 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E0.6 mg
Vitamin K1 mcg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.5 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Folate30 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Calcium22 mg2%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Magnesium15 mg
Phosphorus60 mg
Potassium115 mg3%
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium0.8 mcg
Copper0.1 mg
Manganese0.5 mg

Dietary

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher
  • Halal

Allergens

Contains

sesame

May contain

wheattree nuts

What's in it

Estimated contribution of each main ingredient.

IngredientWeightCalProteinCarbsFat
Cooked chickpeas20 g301.6 g5 g0.5 g
Tahini (sesame paste)6 g351 g0.6 g3 g
Extra‑virgin olive oil3 g270 g0 g3 g
Lemon juice4 g10 g0.4 g0 g
Garlic1 g10 g0.2 g0 g
Salt0 g00 g0 g0 g

About hummus

Hummus is a creamy Middle Eastern dip of blended chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and lemon. The breakdown above is generated on demand by the TastyAPI Nutrition API — the same call your app would make — and cached here. Values are estimates that vary with recipe, portion, and preparation.

Common questions

How many calories are in hummus?

Hummus has about 71 calories per 2 tbsp.

How much protein is in hummus?

Hummus provides about 2 g of protein per 2 tbsp.

Is hummus healthy?

It can fit a balanced diet in moderation — the full breakdown above shows how it fits your goals.

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Generated live by the TastyAPI nutrition model and cached. Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary with recipe and portion.