🌯 Plant-Based Protein Per Person Calculator
Plan 5 to 6 ounces cooked tofu, tempeh, or seitan per adult, or about 3/4 to 1 cup of cooked beans or lentils.
Calculate a plant-protein baseline and adjust it for children, appetite, sides, and leftovers.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Hummus (or chickpeas + tahini)1.65 lb
- Pita / crackers / veg1.76 lb
- Olive oil drizzle0.4 cups
Info: 60g hummus/adult appetizer. 90g for mezze main.
Tofu, tempeh, beans, and seitan
Use 5 to 6 ounces for dense proteins such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan when they are the main component. For beans or lentils, plan about three-quarters to one cup cooked per adult.
Menus with several proteins can split the combined total among them. Label soy and gluten and keep allergy-aware servings separate.
How much hummus for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning hummus for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.
- How much hummus for 5 people? Plan for about 11.6 oz hummus — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much hummus for 10 people? Plan for about 1.46 lb hummus — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much hummus for 20 people? Plan for about 2.91 lb hummus — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much hummus for 50 people? Plan for about 7.28 lb hummus — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much hummus for 100 people? Plan for about 14.55 lb hummus — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
60g hummus/adult appetizer. 90g for mezze main.
Hummus portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 1.46 lb hummus | 1.75 lb hummus |
| 20 guests | 2.91 lb hummus | 3.49 lb hummus |
| 50 guests | 7.28 lb hummus | 8.73 lb hummus |
| 100 guests | 14.55 lb hummus | 17.46 lb hummus |