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Hummus

Per 100 g (3.5 oz), hummus combines 5.5 g of fiber and 7.8 g of protein with 237 kcal, a moderate energy density.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Hummus, commercial

  • 237 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 7.8 gProtein per 100 g
  • 5.5 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 2 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 50 g (2 oz) serving provides about 119 kcal, 3.9 g of protein, and 2.8 g of fiber.

Values for hummus per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 50 g (2 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (50 g (2 oz))
Calories237 kcal119 kcal
Protein7.8 g3.9 g
Carbohydrates15 g7.5 g
of which sugars0.6 g0.3 g
Fiber5.5 g2.8 g
Fat17.8 g8.9 g
of which saturated2.6 g1.3 g
Water57.4 g28.7 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Moderate energy density; moderate fiber per calorie.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in fiber
It has at least 3 g of fiber per 100 g. Fiber adds bulk and slows digestion, which contributes to fullness, and it helps keep you regular; constipation is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications. It is usually easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water.
Nutritious in small servings
It provides protein, healthy fats, or other nutrients in a small volume. That is practical when you eat little and every bite needs to count.
May cause bloating
Beans and other legumes, cruciferous vegetables, onions, and carbonated drinks cause gas in some people. Because GLP-1 medications slow down stomach emptying, that bloated feeling can be more noticeable. This is an editorial judgment: many people tolerate these foods well in moderate servings.

Frequently asked questions about hummus

How much protein is in about 3 tablespoons of hummus?

About 3 tablespoons of hummus, our reference serving of 50 g (2 oz), has about 3.9 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of hummus has 7.8 g of protein. That is 3.3 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories does about 3 tablespoons of hummus have?

About 3 tablespoons of hummus, our reference serving of 50 g (2 oz), has about 119 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of hummus has 237 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.

Does hummus have fiber?

About 3 tablespoons of hummus, our reference serving of 50 g (2 oz), has about 2.8 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of hummus has 5.5 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.

Is hummus filling?

Not very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 2 out of 5. It is based on: moderate energy density; moderate fiber per calorie. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about hummus on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about hummus on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “Nutritious in small servings”: a lot of nutrition in a small volume, which is practical when you eat little. “May cause bloating”: it can cause gas or bloating in some people, and on a GLP-1 medication that feeling can be more noticeable. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of hummus?

We use 50 g (2 oz) as a typical serving, roughly about 3 tablespoons of hummus. That amount provides about 119 kcal, 3.9 g of protein, and 2.8 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

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  1. USDA FoodData Central: Hummus, commercial (FDC ID 174289). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .