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Is Hummus keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, hummus is keto-friendly. A serving (2 tbsp (30 g)) has about 2.5 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day10%

The short answer

Made from chickpeas, so keep to a spoonful and dip vegetables.

A typical serving is 2 tbsp (30 g). That has 50 calories, 2.4 g protein, 2.9 g fat and 2.5 g net carbs (4.3 g total carbs − 1.8 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

8servings at 20 g/day
10servings at 25 g/day
20servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size2 tbsp (30 g)
Calories50
Total fat2.9 g
Total carbohydrate4.3 g
Dietary fiber1.8 g
Net carbs2.5 g
Protein2.4 g

Per 100 g: 166 kcal · 8.3 g net carbs · 8 g protein · 9.6 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is hummus keto?

Yes, hummus is keto-friendly. A serving (2 tbsp (30 g)) has about 2.5 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in hummus?

A serving of hummus (2 tbsp (30 g)) has about 4.3 g of total carbohydrates and 1.8 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 2.5 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 8.3 g of net carbs.

Can I eat hummus on a keto diet?

Yes. Made from chickpeas, so keep to a spoonful and dip vegetables. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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