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Hummus — per 100gS
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Hummus

per 100g · Dips

72/100S tier
Calories237
Protein7.8g
Fiber5.5g
Sodium426mg
Sugar0.6g

Graded S — 72 out of 100, #1 of 25 condiments & sauces. Low sugar carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Chickpeas, tahini, and the Middle East's greatest export.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories237
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.8g23%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 426mg19%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g20%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 7.8g16%
Iron 2.5mg14%
Vitamin A 1mcg RAE0%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 72

Low sugar ×2599
Low saturated fat ×1586
Low sodium ×4078
Fiber ×539
Protein ×522
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#1 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Hummus healthy?

It grades S — 72 out of 100, #1 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. Chickpeas, tahini, and the Middle East's greatest export.

How many calories are in Hummus?

237 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Hummus calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.