What food group does couscous go in?

Answer 1

Calories

One serving of hummus contains approximately 25 calories, with 12 calories coming from fat. Hummus nutrition data may vary depending on the amount of olive oil used in the preparation. Read the product label before purchasing to verify that the hummus is low fat.

Carbohydrates

Prepared hummus contains approximately 2 g of carbohydrates for each 1 tbsp. serving. This value represents 1 percent of the recommended daily amount of carbohydrates in a 2,000-calorie diet. Hummus is high in fiber, with each serving containing 1 g. There is no sugar in hummus. The Mayo Clinic reports that the high fiber found in chickpeas helps regulate blood sugar levels by preventing blood sugar spikes after eating a meal.

Fat and Protein

One serving of hummus has approximately 1 g of fat. This value is approximately 2 percent of the recommended daily amount of fat for a 2,000-calorie diet. There is a trace amount of saturated fat and approximately 0.5 g of both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat. According to the Mayo Clinic, chickpeas are high in fiber, which assists in lowering cholesterol in the blood. There is approximately 1 g of protein in each serving of hummus.

Vitamins and Minerals

Hummus contains several vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for a healthy diet. Each serving contains approximately 2 percent of the recommended amount of magnesium, iron, thiamine and phosphorus based on a 2,000-calorie diet. The dip also contains 1 percent of the recommended amount of calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and potassium. Hummus contains approximately 53 mg of sodium per serving. This value will vary based on the amount of ingredients added to the dip. Canned chickpeas are higher in sodium than dry chickpeas.

Answer 2

Bread, cerals and potatoes

Answer 3

Hummus is made from chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. They are (as the name hints) legumes, so hummus is in the same food group as peas, beans and lentils.

Answer 4

protein