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Crunchy grissini served with beetroot-chickpea hummus
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Grissini with beetroot hummus (80 g) has 250 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.1 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 9.7 g of fat and 5.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 80 g
250
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
34.1g
· 12% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
9.7g
· 12% DV
Fiber
5.4g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 11% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 328 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 8 g | 25 kcal |
| 3 piece (thin) | 24 g | 75 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (whole) | 30 g | 94 kcal |
| 5 piece (thin) | 40 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 156 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (whole) | 60 g | 187 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 374 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
Blend cooked chickpeas, cooked beetroot, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil until smooth. Serve the beetroot hummus in a bowl with grissini alongside, rather than leaving the breadsticks in the dip, so they stay crisp.
Grissini with beetroot hummus combines crisp, mildly savoury breadsticks with a creamy chickpea dip that has a gentle sweetness and earthy beetroot flavour. The lemon and garlic commonly used in the hummus balance the beetroot’s sweetness.
The beetroot gives the hummus in grissini with beetroot hummus its pink or reddish colour. The shade varies with the amount of beetroot used, and blending it thoroughly distributes the colour evenly through the chickpea mixture.
Yes, roasted beetroot works well in grissini with beetroot hummus. Let it cool before blending it with the chickpeas and other hummus ingredients; roasting gives the beetroot a sweeter, deeper flavour than boiling.
Keep the grissini separate from the beetroot hummus in grissini with beetroot hummus until serving. Put the dip in a bowl and arrange the breadsticks beside it; contact with the moist hummus quickly softens them.
Yes, grissini with beetroot hummus works well as a shareable appetizer because guests can dip the breadsticks themselves. Serve the hummus in a central bowl and add vegetable sticks for people who want another dipping option.
Yes, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas are convenient for grissini with beetroot hummus. Rinsing removes some of the canning liquid and excess surface salt; blend the chickpeas with cooked beetroot and the other hummus ingredients.
Keep the hummus from grissini with beetroot hummus in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Store the grissini separately in a dry, airtight container to preserve their crunch.
Yes, freeze the beetroot hummus by itself, not the grissini. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir it well before serving, since freezing can make the dip separate or turn slightly grainy.
Serve grissini with beetroot hummus with cucumber, carrot or bell pepper sticks for fresh, crisp alternatives to dipping. Olives or a simple salad also pair well when you are putting together a snack or appetizer platter.
Vitamins
Folate
46.4µg · 12% DV
Vitamin E
1.36mg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
1.28mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.46mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Sodium
328mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
188mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 250 calories in 1 serving (medium) (80 g):
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Grissini with beetroot hummus pairs slender, crisp Italian breadsticks with a dip made from chickpeas and beetroot. Hummus is often blended with tahini, lemon and garlic; beetroot adds a sweet, earthy note and vivid colour. The contrast is the point: dry, crunchy sticks against a smooth, creamy dip. It works as a snack or starter rather than a traditional dish with one fixed recipe.
Serve it on a sharing board, alongside raw vegetables, olives or other dips; it suits casual grazing and can be packed for a quick bite. Chickpeas bring plant protein and fibre, while the grissini make the plate more carbohydrate-forward; it provides 6.8 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter balance, add extra vegetables and use the breadsticks as dippers rather than the main part.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.