Hummus
Simple Truth Organic Hummus original
12.6 oz/360 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 75
Simple Truth Organic Hummus original scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Hummus original
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 233 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 233 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 1 UNIT (60 g)
Recipe changed
- Seed oils removed
Compared with an older list (USDA FoodData Central). The current list is from June 2026.
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, CHICKPEAS, TAHINI (PUREED SESAME SEEDS), SEA SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER), GUAR GUM. CONTAINS SESAME.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org