Calorie comparison
Hummus vs Peanuts
Per 100 grams, hummus is the lighter choice by 401 calories, while peanuts 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 | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 | 567 |
| Protein | 8 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 49 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
🥜 Peanuts
1 oz (28 g)
159 cal
7.3 g protein · 4.5 g carbs · 13.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, hummus or peanuts?
Per 100 g, hummus has 166 calories and peanuts has 567. Hummus is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, hummus or peanuts?
Hummus has 8 g of protein per 100 g; peanuts has 26 g. Peanuts wins on protein.
Is hummus or peanuts 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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