Hummus
Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
28 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 70
Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus scores 70 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 3.6 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1.1 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 Receipt
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 30.5 = 69.5 → 70
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 g)
Ingredients
- COOKED CHICKPEAS (WATER, CHICKPEAS)
- WATER
- TAHINI (GROUND SESAME)
- SOYBEAN OIL
- RED BELL PEPPER
- GARLIC
- SALT
- CITRIC ACID
- POTASSIUM SORBATE TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS
- NATURAL FLAVORS
Label text, as published
COOKED CHICKPEAS (WATER, CHICKPEAS), WATER, TAHINI (GROUND SESAME), SOYBEAN OIL, RED BELL PEPPER, GARLIC, SALT, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS, NATURAL FLAVORS
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Sesame
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Sabra
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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.”
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