Hummus: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: hummus.
9.5g net carbs per 100 g
0.6carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
19glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 9.5 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Fat | 17.8 g |
| Energy | 237 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174289 “Hummus, commercial”. Net carbs = total carbs 15.0 g − fiber 5.5 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 tbsp15 g | 2 tbsp30 g | 4 tbsp60 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 1.4 | 2.9 | 5.7 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Glycemic load | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 19. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 15 to 22.
Foods in the tables:
- Chickpea Hommus dip, Chris' Traditional brand (Capitol Chilled Foods Pty Ltd, ACT, Australia)
- Hummus (Sabra Classic Hummus; Sabra Dipping Co., S. Chesterfield, VA)
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