Calorie comparison
Hummus vs Kidney Beans
Per 100 grams, kidney beans is the lighter choice by 39 calories, while kidney beans 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 | Hummus | Kidney Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 | 127 |
| Protein | 8 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 0.5 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
🫛 Hummus
2 tbsp (30 g)
50 cal
2.4 g protein · 4.2 g carbs · 3 g fat
🫘 Kidney Beans
1 cup cooked (177 g)
225 cal
15.4 g protein · 40.7 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, hummus or kidney beans?
Per 100 g, hummus has 166 calories and kidney beans has 127. Kidney Beans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, hummus or kidney beans?
Hummus has 8 g of protein per 100 g; kidney beans has 8.7 g. Kidney Beans wins on protein.
Is hummus or kidney beans 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 kidney beans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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