Hummus
Cedar's Original Hommus
8 oz/227 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 74
Cedar's Original Hommus scores 74 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 Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Original Hommus
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 214 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 26 = 74
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 214 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 28 g
Ingredients
- STEAMED CHICKPEAS (CHICKPEAS, WATER)
- SESAME TAHINI (GROUND SESAME)
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- OLIVE OIL
- SEA SALT
- GARLIC
- CITRIC ACID
- CUMIN
- GUAR GUM
Label text, as published
STEAMED CHICKPEAS (CHICKPEAS, WATER), SESAME TAHINI (GROUND SESAME), SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, CUMIN, GUAR GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Cedar's
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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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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“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