Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Hummus
Per 100 grams, hummus is the lighter choice by 387 calories, while cashews delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cashews | Hummus |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 166 |
| Protein | 18 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 44 g | 10 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 g fat
🫛 Hummus
2 tbsp (30 g)
50 cal
2.4 g protein · 4.2 g carbs · 3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cashews or hummus?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and hummus has 166. Hummus is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or hummus?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; hummus has 8 g. Cashews wins on protein.
Is cashews or hummus better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward hummus — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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