Classic hummus
Cava Traditional Hummus
8 oz
Score
Why it scores 90
Cava Traditional Hummus scores 90 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 2 points Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Traditional Hummus
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 161 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 10 = 90
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 161 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 28 g
Ingredients
- Organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- tahini (100% stone ground sesame seeds)
- filtered water
- lemon juice
- fresh garlic
- kosher salt
- citric acid
Label text, as published
Organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas), tahini (100% stone ground sesame seeds), filtered water, lemon juice, fresh garlic, kosher salt, citric acid.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Cava
Sources
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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.”
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