Nutrition
Hommos Nutrition: Calories, Protein, Fibre & More
Hommos can be a nutrient-dense food, with chickpeas contributing plant protein and fibre and tahini contributing unsaturated fats and minerals. Exact nutrition varies by recipe and portion.
The short answer
Nutrition depends on the recipe and serving size, but a traditional chickpea-and-tahini base can provide protein, fibre, unsaturated fats and a range of micronutrients.
Chickpeas and fibre
Chickpeas are a useful source of plant protein and dietary fibre. Fibre contributes to normal digestive function and can help make meals more satisfying.
Tahini and fats
Tahini is energy-dense because sesame seeds contain a substantial amount of fat. Much of that fat is unsaturated, but portion size still matters.
Calories vary
Two bowls labelled hommos can contain noticeably different amounts of calories depending on how much tahini and oil they contain and how large the serving is.
Reading nutrition claims
Look at the actual ingredient list and nutrition panel when buying packaged hommos. For homemade versions, estimate from the quantities used.
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