Hummus mixes
Cedar's Garlic Hommus with Toppings
10 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 74
Cedar's Garlic Hommus with Toppings 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Garlic Hommus with Toppings
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 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 26 = 74
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.9 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: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC STEAMED CHICKPEAS (ORGANIC CHICKPEAS, WATER)
- ORGANIC SESAME TAHINI (ORGANIC GROUND SESAME)
- BLEND OF OILS (ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL) (not recognized)
- ORGANIC ROASTED GARLIC
- CITRIC ACID
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC GUAR GUM
- TOPPING: ORGANIC ROASTED GARLIC
- ORGANIC TOMATO
- ORGANIC LEMON JUICE
- ORGANIC SCALLION
- ORGANIC WHITE VINEGAR
- ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- SEA SALT
- CITRIC ACID
- ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER
- ORGANIC GUAR GUM
Label text, as published
ORGANIC STEAMED CHICKPEAS (ORGANIC CHICKPEAS, WATER), ORGANIC SESAME TAHINI (ORGANIC GROUND SESAME), BLEND OF OILS (ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), ORGANIC ROASTED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, TOPPING: ORGANIC ROASTED GARLIC, ORGANIC TOMATO, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE, ORGANIC SCALLION, ORGANIC WHITE VINEGAR, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC GUAR GUM
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Cedar's
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Organic Original Hommus Cedar's · 280 g Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Tzatziki Cucumber Garlic Dill Cedar's · 12 oz Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Organic Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Toppings Cedar's · 10 oz Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Organic Grecian Golden Hour Hommus Cedar's · 10 oz Score 75 out of 100 Good
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.”
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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.”
doi.org