Hummus
Member's Mark Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 72
Member's Mark Roasted Red Pepper 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 5 points Salt 1.3 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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Hummus Roasted Red Pepper Ithaca · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 93 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Whole Foods Market · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 93 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Simply Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Sabra · 10 0Z/283 g Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 92 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Roasted red pepper hummus Wegmans · 32 oz/2 lb/908 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 91 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Humm! Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Garden Fresh Gourmet · 9 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 90 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Roasted Red Pepper 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 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 214 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28 = 72
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 214 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (28 g)
Ingredients
- STEAMED CHICKPEAS
- WATER
- ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER
- SUNFLOWER OIL AND OLIVE OIL
- SESAME TAHINI
- SEA SALT
- CITRIC ACID
- GRANULATED GARLIC
- PAPRIKA (COLOR)
- CUMIN
- GUAR GUM
- TOPPING: ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER PUREE
- DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER
- GRANULATED GARLIC
- SEA SALT
- GUAR GUM
Label text, as published
STEAMED CHICKPEAS, WATER, ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER, SUNFLOWER OIL AND OLIVE OIL, SESAME TAHINI, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID, GRANULATED GARLIC, PAPRIKA (COLOR), CUMIN, GUAR GUM. TOPPING: ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER PUREE, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, GRANULATED GARLIC, SEA SALT, GUAR GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- 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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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