Hummus Calories

Hummus, the Middle East delicacy, contains cooked and mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans) as the main ingredient and it is usually blended with tahini (sesame paste), olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Hummus is enjoyed with pita bread, flat bread or tortillas. Hummus ingredients vary from place to place, as per the regional tastes. Various herbs and spices like red chili, paprika or cayenne pepper are added to enhance the flavor of hummus. Adding roasted peppers, pitted black olives and other condiments not only changes the flavor of the hummus but also increases calories in hummus. Hummus calories depend upon the ingredients used and so, may vary from place to place.

Hummus Nutrition Facts

Hummus has gained popularity in different parts of the world due to its awesome taste and high nutritional value. Hummus is packed with vitamins and minerals like folate, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, calcium and iron. It is rich in protein, dietary fiber, monounsaturated fats, etc. It is free of cholesterol. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of the amino acid methionine, which balances the proteins in the chickpeas. Even vegetarians can enjoy hummus. When eaten with bread, it serves as a complete protein. The following table describes hummus nutrition facts.

According to the USDA Nutrient Data, one cup or approximately 246 g of commercial hummus contains:

Nutrient	Value
Protein	19.43 g
Carbohydrates	35.15 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	932 mg
Saturated fat	3.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat	8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat	9.93 g
Dietary Fibers	14.8 g

Before taking a look at the calories in hummus, let us take a look at hummus ingredients and hummus food pairing.

Hummus Food Pairing

Hummus is enjoyed as an appetizer and dip as well. It is scooped with pita bread. It is applied to bread slices while making sandwiches. A pita bread is a very healthy bread that has a kind of pocket in between for filling meat and vegetables. Use whole wheat pita bread with your hummus dip to get maximum nutrition. Hummus is also present in a 'meze' or it accompanies falafel, grilled chicken, fish or eggplant. Hummus is decorated with chopped tomato, cucumber, cilantro, caramelized onions, mint leaves, cumin, olive oil, hard-boiled eggs, paprika, parsley, sumac, sautéed mushrooms, olives, whole chickpeas and pickles. Hummus is also served with tortilla, fries or crackers. As explained above, hummus usually contains a paste made from cooked and crushed fava beans. Hummus masubha/mashawsha is made from hummus paste, warm chickpeas and tahini. In some parts of Palestine and Jordan, hummus with yogurt and chickpeas is very popular. Yogurt occupies the place of tahini and butter occupies the place of olive oil. Hummus has long been a staple food and a common part of everyday meals in the middle-east region. The above ingredients are responsible for variation in calories in hummus. So, the following numbers should be considered as guidelines only. Hummus calories may change according to the ingredients, garnishing, portion, etc. Take a look at the following table that describes calories in hummus.

Calories in Hummus

Description	Serving Size	Calories
Hummus	1 cup (246 gm)	435
Hummus, Commercial	1 cup (250 gm)	415
Bruegger's Hummus	2 tbsp (30 gm)	60
Artichoke and Garlic Hummus	2 tbsp (27 gm)	45
Greek Style Hummus	2 tbsp (27 gm)	50
Spicy Three Pepper Hummus	2 tbsp (27 gm)	50
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus	2 tbsp (27 gm)	50
Hummus Spread	2 oz. (57 gm)	110
Original Hummus	2 tbsp (27 gm)	50
Pita Bread, White, Enriched	1 pita large ( 6 and ½'' dia., 60 gm)	165
Pita Bread, Whole-wheat	1 pita large ( 6 and ½'' dia., 64 gm)	170
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans, Bengal Gram), Mature Seeds	1 cup (164.0 g)	269
Sesame Butter, Tahini, From Roasted And Toasted Kernels (Most Common Type)	1 tbsp (15 gm)	89
Olive Oil	1 cup (216 gm)	1909
Raw Garlic	1 cup(136 gm)	203
Raw Baby Carrot	1 large (15 gm)	5
Red Ripe Cherry Tomatoes	1 cup (149 gm)	27

Dips created by using mayonnaise and cream contain more calories than traditional hummus. Homemade hummus recipes have considerably less calories than store-brought versions. Homemade hummus also allows you to add ingredients that you like and the best thing is that you are sure about the quality of ingredients that you put in it. I hope the article has provided a satisfactory answer to the question 'how many calories does hummus have'. Since hummus is a centuries old Arab dish, rich in calories and nutrients, I have also provided information on hummus nutrition. I hope the above article helps you decide the portion of hummus in your daily diet.