🥣 Protein in Hummus
Hummus has 7.9 g of protein per 100 g, along with 166 kcal, 14 g carbs and 9.6 g fat. That means 19% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the legume group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
7.9 g
Calories
166
Carbs
14 g
Fats
9.6 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 50 | 2.4 g | 4.2 g | 2.9 g |
| 50 g | 83 | 4 g | 7 g | 4.8 g |
| 100 g | 166 | 7.9 g | 14 g | 9.6 g |
| 150 g | 249 | 11.9 g | 21 g | 14.4 g |
| 200 g | 332 | 15.8 g | 28 g | 19.2 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- British Scone — 8 g per 100 g
- Focaccia (Italian) — 8 g per 100 g
- Labneh — 8 g per 100 g
- Pierogi (potato & cheese) — 8 g per 100 g
- Rice Cake — 8 g per 100 g
Similar legume foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in hummus?
- Hummus contains 7.9 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 166 kcal, 14 g carbs and 9.6 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of hummus?
- A 200 g portion of hummus gives about 15.8 g protein and 332 calories.
- Is hummus a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 19% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of hummus?
- 30 g of hummus has roughly 50 calories, 2.4 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 2.9 g fat.