Hummus vs Peanut butter
Per 100 g, hummus has 229 kcal, 7.4 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat; peanut butter has 520 kcal, 26 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 34 g fat. Peanut butter has 520 kcal per 100 g, 127% more than hummus at 229 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Hummus | Peanut butter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal | 520 kcal | −291 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 26 g | −19 g |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 36 g | −21 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 34 g | −17 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 5.2 g | +0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 9.3 g | −9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 5.8 g | −3.6 g |
| Sodium | 438 mg | 540 mg | −102 mg |
Difference is Hummus minus Peanut butter. Full names: Hummus, commercial · Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hummus · 2 tablespoon, 34 g | 78 | 2.5 g | 5.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Peanut butter · 2 tablespoon, 36 g | 187 | 9.3 g | 13 g | 12 g |
Where the calories come from
Hummus · 12% protein · 25% carbohydrate · 63% fat
Peanut butter · 19% protein · 26% carbohydrate · 55% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Peanut butter has 520 kcal per 100 g, 127% more than hummus at 229 kcal.
- Peanut butter has 250% more protein per 100 g than hummus (26 g vs 7.4 g). Per calorie, hummus gives 3.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and peanut butter gives 5.0 g.
- Peanut butter has 139% more carbohydrate per 100 g than hummus (36 g vs 15 g).
- Peanut butter has 99% more fat per 100 g than hummus (34 g vs 17 g).
- Hummus and peanut butter have about the same fiber per 100 g (5.4 g vs 5.2 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, hummus or peanut butter?
Peanut butter has 520 kcal per 100 g, 127% more than hummus at 229 kcal.
Which has more protein, hummus or peanut butter?
Peanut butter has 250% more protein per 100 g than hummus (26 g vs 7.4 g). Per calorie, hummus gives 3.2 g of protein per 100 kcal and peanut butter gives 5.0 g.
What are the macros of hummus vs peanut butter?
Hummus: 12% protein, 25% carbohydrate, 63% fat by energy. Peanut butter: 19% protein, 26% carbohydrate, 55% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 321358 (Legumes) and 172458 (Legumes), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.