How many calories are in a tablespoon of hummus?

About 90 kcal for a 30 g tablespoon.

Yes, in sensible portions. It gives fibre and some protein, but it is fairly high in calories.

Calories in hummus

Standard hummus has about 300 kcal per 100 g, so a 30 g tablespoon is around 90 kcal.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Hummus calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Tablespoon (30 g)	90 kcal	2.1 g	2.7 g	7.5 g
Snack pot (60 g)	180 kcal	4.2 g	5.4 g	15 g
200 g tub	600 kcal	14 g	18 g	50 g
Reduced-fat, 30 g	60–70 kcal

Hummus nutrition per 100 g

Energy	300 kcal (1255 kJ)
Protein	7 g
Carbohydrate	9 g
of which sugars	0.5 g
Fat	25 g
Fibre	5 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Hummus as a snack

Hummus with vegetable sticks is a filling snack, but it is easy to eat a third of a tub. Reduced-fat versions have about a third fewer calories.

Log it without looking it up

Calori recognises foods like this from a photo and estimates the portion, so you can log a whole plate in one go. Set your daily target with our calorie calculator.

More calorie counts

Banana, Egg, Chicken breast, Avocado, Apple, Sweet potato, Potato, Rice, Porridge oats, Strawberries, Kiwi, Orange, Onion, Carrot, Cucumber, Broccoli, Salmon, Greek yoghurt, Milk, Bread, Pasta, Peanut butter, Almonds, Sugar, Guinness, Greggs sausage roll, Blueberries, Grapes, Pear, Tomato, Mango, Pineapple, Watermelon, Chicken thigh, Beef mince, Cod, Tinned tuna, Prawns, Cottage cheese, Cheddar, Butter, Olive oil, Crumpet, Bagel, Tortilla wrap, Baked beans, Mushrooms, Spinach, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, Tofu, Dark chocolate, Crisps, Popcorn, or see all calorie counts.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a tablespoon of hummus?: About 90 kcal for a 30 g tablespoon.
Is hummus healthy?: Yes, in sensible portions. It gives fibre and some protein, but it is fairly high in calories.