2% Milk vs Hummus

Side-by-side macro comparison. 2% Milk vs Hummus per their standard serving sizes.

2% Milk

per 1 cup (240ml)

122 cal
8g Protein
12g Carbs
5g Fat
Full 2% Milk macros →
vs

Hummus

per 2 tbsp (30g)

70 cal
2g Protein
4g Carbs
5g Fat
Full Hummus macros →

Macro Comparison Table

Macro 2% Milk Hummus Difference
Calories 122 cal 70 cal +74% 2%
Protein 8g 2g +300% 2%
Carbs 12g 4g +200% 2%
Fat 5g 5g 0% 2%

Differences shown relative to 2% Milk. Positive = 2% Milk has more.

Quick Take

2% Milk delivers 122 calories per serving with 8g protein, 12g carbs, and 5g fat. Hummus delivers 70 calories with 2g protein, 4g carbs, and 5g fat. The most meaningful difference: Hummus saves 52 calories per serving — meaningful over a week of meals. For protein density per calorie, 2% Milk wins at 26% of calories from protein.

When to Pick Each

For Cutting / Weight Loss

When cutting on a tight calorie budget, Hummus gives you 52 more calories of headroom per serving — that's room for an extra snack, more vegetables, or a higher-protein second portion. If protein density matters more (which it does for preserving muscle on a deficit), 2% Milk delivers more grams of protein per calorie consumed.

For Bulking / Muscle Gain

For muscle gain, you want calories AND protein. 2% Milk brings 122 calories — useful when you're chasing a surplus and struggling to eat enough. 2% Milk delivers 8g of protein per serving, which directly feeds muscle protein synthesis. The best pick depends on whether you need more total calories or more usable protein.

For Keto / Low-Carb

Hummus fits cleanly into keto with only 4g carbs. 2% Milk at 12g carbs uses significantly more of your daily 20g carb budget.

Frequently Asked

Which has more protein, 2% Milk or Hummus?

2% Milk has more protein: 8g vs 2g per serving. That's a difference of 6g.

Which has fewer calories, 2% Milk or Hummus?

Hummus has 70 calories per serving vs 122 calories in 2% Milk — a difference of 52 calories.

Is 2% Milk or Hummus better for keto?

Hummus is the better keto choice at 4g carbs per serving vs 12g carbs in 2% Milk.

Is 2% Milk or Hummus better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Hummus gives you more calorie flexibility (52 cal less per serving). For preserving muscle during a deficit, 2% Milk delivers more protein per calorie. Most people on cuts benefit from 2% Milk.

Which Is Better for Your Goal?

🔥 Weight Loss

2% Milk

Higher protein-to-calorie density + lower absolute fat = more satiety per calorie.

💪 Muscle Gain

2% Milk

Higher absolute protein per serving better supports muscle protein synthesis.

🥑 Low-Carb / Keto

Hummus

Lower carbohydrate content fits keto and low-carb macros without burning your carb budget.

Both fit most balanced diets. These verdicts reflect macro-only comparisons — taste, satiety, cost, and personal preference also matter.

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