Hummus
Simply Nature Garlic Hummus
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 80
Simply Nature Garlic Hummus scores 80 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 1 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 Receipt
Garlic Hummus
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 200 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
- organic steamed chickpeas
- water
- organic tahini
- organic extra virgin olive oil
- organic roasted garlic
- citric acid
- sea salt
- organic guar gum
Label text, as published
organic steamed chickpeas, water, organic tahini, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic roasted garlic, citric acid, sea salt, organic guar gum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Simply Nature
Sources
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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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