Dips
Cedar's Organic Grecian Golden Hour Hommus
10 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 75
Cedar's Organic Grecian Golden Hour Hommus 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 Salt 0.9 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.
Better hummus
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Organic Everything Hommus Cedar's · 10 oz/284 g Not ultra-processed Score 96 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic hummus Humm · 1020 g Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Cilantro parsley hummus Zacca · 10 oz/283 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Original Hummus Goodness · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 95 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Original Hommus Oasis Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 94 out of 100 , 19 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Grecian Golden Hour 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
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 179 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 25 = 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC STEAMED CHICKPEAS (ORGANIC CHICKPEAS, WATER)
- ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- ORGANIC SESAME TAHINI (GROUND SESAME)
- ORGANIC LEMON JUICE
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC GARLIC
- ORGANIC OREGANO
- CITRIC ACID
- ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER
- ORGANIC PARISEY (not recognized)
- ORGANIC LEMON OIL
- ORGANIC GUAR GUM
- TOPPING: ORGANIC SPLIT CHICKPEAS
- ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- WATER
- ORGANIC DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC MINCED GARLIC
- ORGANIC PAPRIKA
- ORGANIC OREGANO
- ORGANIC THYME
- CITRIC ACID
- ORGANIC PARSLEY
Label text, as published
ORGANIC STEAMED CHICKPEAS (ORGANIC CHICKPEAS, WATER), ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ORGANIC SESAME TAHINI (GROUND SESAME), ORGANIC LEMON JUICE, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC OREGANO, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC PARISEY, ORGANIC LEMON OIL, ORGANIC GUAR GUM. TOPPING: ORGANIC SPLIT CHICKPEAS, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER, ORGANIC DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, SEA SALT, ORGANIC MINCED GARLIC, ORGANIC PAPRIKA, ORGANIC OREGANO, ORGANIC THYME, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC PARSLEY.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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