Hummus
Aldi Significantly spicy hummus
284 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 55
Aldi Significantly spicy hummus scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
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
Significantly spicy hummus
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 179 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 45 = 55
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 28 g
Ingredients
- STEAMED CHICKPEAS
- WATER
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- OLIVE OIL
- SESAME TAHINI
- SEA SALT
- CITRIC ACID
- GARLIC
- CUMIN
- GUAR GUM
- TOPPING (ROASTED RED PEPPER, WHITE VINEGAR, ORGANIC SUGAR, GARLIC, GUAR GUM, BASIL, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, SEA SALT) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
STEAMED CHICKPEAS, WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, SESAME TAHINI, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC, CUMIN, GUAR GUM, TOPPING (ROASTED RED PEPPER, WHITE VINEGAR, ORGANIC SUGAR, GARLIC, GUAR GUM, BASIL, CRUSHED RED PEPPER, SEA SALT).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Aldi
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
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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