USDA-derived comparison

Hummus vs Red Lentils

Hummus leads for Vitamin E; Red Lentils answers with Folate, Iron and Phosphorus.

Who each is for: Choose hummus for vitamin E. Choose red Lentils for folate and iron.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Hummus

Typical serving: 2 tbsps (30g)

14/100

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Red Lentils

Typical serving: a 60g dry portion (60g)

25/100

More folateMore ironMore phosphorusMore vitamin B1
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientHummusRed Lentils
Calories166 kcal358 kcal
Protein8 g24 g
Carbs14 g63 g
Fat10 g2 g
Fiber6 g11 g
Sat fat1 g0 g
Sodium379 mg7 mg
Potassium228 mg668 mg
Calcium38 mg48 mg
Iron2.4 mg7.4 mg
Magnesium71 mg59 mg
Zinc1.8 mg3.6 mg
Vitamin C0 mg2 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate83 µg204 µg

Servings differ: 2 tbsps of hummus is about 30g, a 60g dry portion of red lentils about 60g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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