Hummus
Marketside Roasted Garlic Hummus
10 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 72
Marketside Roasted Garlic 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 Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Canola 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
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan 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 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 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 | 0.7 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (28 g)
Ingredients
- Cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water)
- canola oil
- tahini (ground sesame)
- water
- garlic
- black beans
- dried garlic
- citric acid
- sea salt
- dried roasted garlic
- roasted red bell peppers
- vinegar
- potassium sorbate (added to maintain freshness)
- spices
- xanthan gum
- salt
Label text, as published
Cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water), canola oil, tahini (ground sesame), water, garlic, black beans, dried garlic, citric acid, sea salt, dried roasted garlic, roasted red bell peppers, vinegar, potassium sorbate (added to maintain freshness), spices, xanthan gum, salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Marketside
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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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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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