Dips
Member's Mark Classic Hummus
2.5
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 72
Member's Mark Classic Hummus scores 72 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 2.8 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better hummus
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Organic hummus Humm · 1020 g Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 98 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Cilantro parsley hummus Zacca · 10 oz/283 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Organic Everything Hommus Cedar's · 10 oz/284 g Not ultra-processed Score 96 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Original Hummus Goodness · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 95 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Roasted Garlic Hummus Wegmans · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 93 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Classic Hummus
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 2.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 254 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 4.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28 = 72
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 254 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 19.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 single serve cup (71 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
steamed chickpeas, water, sesame tahini, sunflower oil, salt, granulated 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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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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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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“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