Hummus
Simply Nature Red Pepper Hummus
8 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 79
Simply Nature Red Pepper Hummus scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 3.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
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
Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 3.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 143 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 3.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC STEAMED CHICKPEAS (ORGANIC CHICKPEAS, WATER)
- ORGANIC ROASTED RED PEPPER
- BLEND OF OILS (ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC ENTHAL TEAM SESAME TAHINI (ORGANIC CRUSHED SESAME), SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC PAPRIKA, ORGANIC CUMIN, ORGANIC GUIAR GUM) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC STEAMED CHICKPEAS (ORGANIC CHICKPEAS, WATER), ORGANIC ROASTED RED PEPPER, BLEND OF OILS (ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC ENTHAL TEAM SESAME TAHINI (ORGANIC CRUSHED SESAME), SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC PAPRIKA, ORGANIC CUMIN, ORGANIC GUIAR GUM
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Simply Nature
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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“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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