Calories in Hummus

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (28.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 46.5
  • Total Fat 2.7 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 106.1 mg
  • Potassium 63.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.7 g
  • Sugars 0.1 g
  • Protein 2.2 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 8.4 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.3 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.3 mg
  • Calcium 10.6 mg
  • Copper 0.1 mg
  • Folate 19.9 µg
  • Iron 0.7 mg
  • Magnesium 19.9 mg
  • Manganese 0.2 mg
  • Niacin 0.3 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.1 mg
  • Phosphorus 49.3 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.1 mg
  • Zinc 0.5 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Hummus is a very low-calorie food at 46.5 calories per serving (1 Serving (28.0g)), making it a smart choice for calorie-conscious diets. The majority of its calories come from fat (2.7g, 49.3% of calories), including 0.4g of saturated fat.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ Low Fat ✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Chickpeas, Tahini (sesame Seeds), Olive Oil, Salt, Fresh Peeled Garlic, Water, Citric Acid, Paprika

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Hummus. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Hummus contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories46.5 kcal2.3%
Total Fat2.7 g3%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Sodium106.1 mg5%
Total Carbohydrate4.0 g1%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6%
Total Sugars0.1 g0%
Protein2.2 g4%
Vitamin A8.4 IU0%
Vitamin C1.3 mg1%
Vitamin E0.3 mg2%
Thiamin (B-1)0.05 mg4%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.02 mg1%
Niacin (B-3)0.3 mg2%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.08 mg2%
Vitamin B-60.05 mg3%
Folate19.9 µg5%
Calcium10.6 mg1%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Potassium63.8 mg1%
Magnesium19.9 mg5%
Phosphorus49.3 mg4%
Zinc0.5 mg4%
Copper0.12 mg14%
Manganese0.23 mg10%
Selenium1.3 µg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Hummus accounts for 2.3% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 49.3% of the calories.

Fat 49.3%
Carbs 32.6%
Protein 18%
Fat 49.3% Carbs 32.6% Protein 18%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 46.5 calories in Hummus? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 3.5 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 8.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 5.1 min
HIIT 4.3 min
Walking: 16 minutes per mile 7.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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