Hummus with Tahini
The king of Levantine starters and an icon of Mediterranean food: combining boiled chickpeas with sesame tahini and olive oil creates a brilliant balance of fibre and healthy fats, with a very low glycemic index (25) that slows sugar absorption.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A wonderful everyday breakfast or starter for people with diabetes; eat it with a spoon or as a dip with cucumber, carrot and pepper slices instead of a whole flatbread.
Best preparation methods
Make it at home: boil the chickpeas well and blend them with raw sesame tahini, lemon juice, garlic and extra virgin olive oil; avoid commercial hummus with added refined vegetable oils.
Important Nutritional Note
For people with diabetes or insulin resistance, it is always recommended to consider the total glycemic load (GL) of the meal rather than relying on the glycemic index alone.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (60 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | 99.6 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g | 8.4 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 8 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 6 g |
| Dietary fibre | 6 g | 3.6 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Arabic dishes with a glycemic index (24), it ranks 3 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Hummus with Tahini good for weight loss?
It can be included in moderation: it contains 6 g of fibre per 100 g, which supports fullness, and a 60 g portion gives 100 kcal.
How does Hummus with Tahini affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 25 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 60 g portion has a glycemic load of 1.2 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Hummus with Tahini?
A typical 60 g portion of Hummus with Tahini provides about 100 kcal, 4.8 g protein, 8.4 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat and 3.6 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.