What is hummus made of?

Hummus is made primarily from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

Is hummus a healthy snack?

Yes, it's high in protein and can be a nutritious addition to your diet.

Two tablespoons contain about 50 calories.

Legumes

A creamy and flavorful paste made from blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, perfect for dips and spreads.

Per 100 g

166 kcal

2 tablespoons

50 kcal

(30 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
8 g / 100g	14 g / 100g	10 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 18% · Carbs 31% · Fat 51%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

2 tablespoons (30 g, 50 kcal) is 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 2 tablespoons takes about 12 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Hummus (Traditional) is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 156 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

9/10

Great source of plant protein, but be mindful of portion sizes.

What is hummus made of?: Hummus is made primarily from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Is hummus a healthy snack?: Yes, it's high in protein and can be a nutritious addition to your diet.
How many calories are in a serving of hummus?: Two tablespoons contain about 50 calories.

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