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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 carbs9.5 g
Fiber5.5 g
Protein7.8 g
Fat17.8 g
Energy237 kcal

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 174289 “Hummus, commercial”. Net carbs = total carbs 15.0 g − fiber 5.5 g.

Portions

Carbs, carb units and glycemic load of typical portions
Portion1 tbsp15 g2 tbsp30 g4 tbsp60 g
Net carbs, g1.42.95.7
Carb units (10 g)0.10.30.6
Carb units (12 g)0.10.20.5
Carb exchanges (15 g)0.10.20.4
Glycemic load011

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:

Atkinson FS, Brand-Miller JC, Foster-Powell K, Buyken AE, Goletzke J. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values 2021: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2021;114(5):1625–1632.

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