Hummus
Cava Spicy Hummus
8 oz
Score
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 83
Cava Spicy Hummus scores 83 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 5 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.2 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Spicy Hummus
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 179 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (28 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Chickpeas
- Sesame Tahini
- Water
- Tomato Paste (Tomato Paste, Citric Acid)
- Lemon Juice
- Sunflower Oil & Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Citric Acid
- Spices
- Dried Onion & Garlic
- Black Pepper
Label text, as published
Organic Chickpeas, Sesame Tahini, Water, Tomato Paste (Tomato Paste, Citric Acid), Lemon Juice, Sunflower Oil & Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt, Citric Acid, Spices, Dried Onion & Garlic, Black Pepper
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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“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.”
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