Calories in hummus by the spoonful
Homemade hummus is 53 calories for 2 tablespoons
Two tablespoons of homemade hummus have 53 calories. One tablespoon has 27, and USDA's tablespoon weighs 15 g.
Store-bought hummus comes in higher, 71 calories for the same 2 tablespoons.
USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, commercial. Source checked September 29, 2026.
From a spoonful to a full cup
Half a cup of homemade hummus weighs 123 g and has 218 calories. A full cup has 435.
USDA gives both kinds the same 15 g tablespoon, so you can compare them spoon for spoon.
| Portion | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg | Portion source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoons homemade hummus | 30 g | 53 | 1.5 | 6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 72.6 | 0 | 2 tablespoons, computed from USDA's 1 tablespoon |
| 1 tablespoon homemade hummus | 15 g | 27 | 0.7 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0 | 36.3 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 tablespoon |
| Half a cup of homemade hummus | 123 g | 218 | 6 | 24.7 | 10.6 | 4.9 | 0.3 | 297.7 | 0 | Half a cup, computed from USDA's 1 cup |
| 1 cup homemade hummus | 246 g | 435 | 12 | 49.5 | 21.1 | 9.8 | 0.7 | 595.3 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup |
| 2 tablespoons store-bought hummus | 30 g | 71 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 127.8 | 0 | 2 tbsp, computed from USDA's 1 tbsp |
USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, commercial. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Protein, carbs and fat in 2 tablespoons of hummus
Two tablespoons of homemade hummus have 1.5 g of protein, 6 g of carbs, 2.6 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber.
Dipping vegetables? Cucumber and bell pepper have their own pages, and so do chickpeas cooked on their own. The full list of calorie references has everything else on the plate.
| Nutrient | 2 tablespoons homemade hummus | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal | 177 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 4.9 g |
| Carbs | 6 g | 20.1 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 72.6 mg | 242 mg |
USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Homemade against store-bought
Store-bought hummus has 237 calories per 100 g and homemade has 177.
Store-bought has more fat, 17.8 g per 100 g against 8.6 g, and more protein, 7.8 g against 4.9 g. Homemade has more carbs, 20.1 g against 15 g.
| Preparation | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homemade hummus | 100 g | 177 | 4.9 | 20.1 | 8.6 | 4 | 0.3 | 242 | 0 |
| Store-bought hummus | 100 g | 237 | 7.8 | 15 | 17.8 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 426 | 0 |
USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, commercial. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Weigh the hummus you scoop
Set the tub on the scale and zero it, then scoop out your hummus. The scale shows how many grams you took. Enter that below. The calculator uses homemade hummus. For store-bought, use 237 calories per 100 g.
Hummus in a wrap or a grain bowl? Describe the whole thing to TrueCal and check the estimate.
30 g has about 53 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, commercial. Source checked September 29, 2026.
How much protein is in a serving of hummus?
Homemade hummus has 4.9 g of protein per 100 g, and 2 tablespoons have 1.5 g. Store-bought has 7.8 g per 100 g and 2.3 g in 2 tablespoons.
USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, commercial. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Does hummus have much sugar?
Very little. Homemade hummus has 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g and store-bought has 0.6 g.
USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, commercial. Source checked September 29, 2026.
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USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, home prepared. USDA FoodData Central. Hummus, commercial. Source checked September 29, 2026.