How many calories in
hummus?
Standard hummus is 166 calories per 100g — chickpeas plus tahini and olive oil are what push the calories above plain chickpeas. Two tablespoons is 50 calories, a useful number to remember when dipping. Most pre-made versions are within 10% of this.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical hummus serving translates in your tracker:
What 166 calories means.
Balanced — hummus sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Hummus vs. similar foods.
How hummus stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in hummus?
Hummus has approximately 166 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 2 tbsp (30g) — comes in at 50 calories.
How much protein is in hummus?
7.9g of protein per 100g. That puts hummus at roughly 4.8g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other legumes sources.
How do I log hummus accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is hummus good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Hummus sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.