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Cedar's Baba Ghannouj
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Cedar's Baba Ghannouj

10 oz/284 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
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Why it scores 77

Cedar's Baba Ghannouj scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Maltodextrin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Baba Ghannouj

START100

Ingredients

  • Maltodextrin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 0.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [3]
  • Energy 161 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 77Good

100 − 23.5 = 76.5 → 77

GTIN 00044115109012 · 2025-11-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy161 kcal
Fat10.7 g
Saturated fat1.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates14.3 g
Sugars3.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.6 g
Protein3.6 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 2 tbsp (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

roasted eggplant, sesame tahini (ground sesame), garlic, maltodextrin, cultured dextrose, sea salt, citric acid.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Sesame

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  6. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org