Hummus
Ithaca Hummus black bean
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 69
Ithaca Hummus black bean scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.3 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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Cauliflower Shawarma & 5 Bean Houmous M&S Food · 255 g No added sugars · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic hummus Humm · 1020 g No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 98 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Cilantro parsley hummus Zacca · 10 oz/283 g No added sugars · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Organic Everything Hommus Cedar's · 10 oz/284 g No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 96 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Original Hummus Goodness · 8 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 95 out of 100 , 26 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Hummus black bean
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 31.5 = 68.5 → 69
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 143 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (28 g)
Ingredients
- Prepared Chickpeas
- Water
- Black Beans"
- Jalapeño Peppers
- Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil
- Tahini (Sesame)
- Lime Juice
- Coconut Sugar (high concern)
- Roasted Garlic
- Tomato
- Salt
- Citric Acid
- Onion
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Chipotle Chili Powder
Label text, as published
Prepared Chickpeas, Water, Black Beans", Jalapeño Peppers, Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil, Tahini (Sesame), Lime Juice, Coconut Sugar, Roasted Garlic, Tomato, Salt, Citric Acid, Onion*, Crushed Red Pepper, Cumin, Chipotle Chili Powder. *Dried
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Ithaca
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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