Calories in
hummus, commercial
237 kcal per 100 g Hummus, commercial contains 237 calories per 100 grams, or about 36 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 7.8 g protein, 15.0 g carbohydrate and 17.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 24% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 64% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15.0 g | 36 | 1.2 g | 2.3 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 cup | 246.0 g | 583 | 19.1 g | 36.9 g | 43.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 237 kcal | 36 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Total fat | 17.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 2.3 g |
| Fibre | 5.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 426.0 mg | 63.9 mg |
| Potassium | 312.0 mg | 46.8 mg |
| Calcium | 47.0 mg | 7.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 57.4 g | 8.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174289). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How hummus, commercial compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, hummus, commercial ranks 34 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (36 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 7 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in hummus, commercial?
Hummus, commercial contains 237 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 36 calories per tbsp. It also provides 7.8 g of protein, 15.0 g of carbohydrate and 17.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of hummus, commercial?
By calories, hummus, commercial is roughly 24% carbohydrate, 12% protein and 64% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 7 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the hummus, commercial I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within legumes and legume products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Hummus, commercial". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.