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Original Hummus, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Original Hummus, 16 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
80
Calories
2g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 16 oz tub in the refrigerated prepared foods or deli section, often grabbed for snacks, sandwiches, or party platters. It reads as wholesome and convenient — familiar Mediterranean flavors and a creamy, spreadable texture that feels both healthy and approachable. The short ingredients list (chickpeas, tahini, oil, spices) with small stabilizing additions like citric acid and lemon concentrate suggests industrial blending for smooth texture but not heavy reformulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 15
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars0.99g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

COOKED, CHICKPEAS, (WATER,, CHICKPEAS), EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, TAHINI, (GROUND, SESAME), WATER, GARLIC, SEA, SALT, CITRIC, ACID, ORGANIC, CUMIN, ORGANIC, PAPRIKA, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, LEMON, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole chickpeas with added oil, salt, tahini and minor additives (citric acid, lemon concentrate) and sold ready-to-eat; ingredients and processing create a smooth, shelf-stable product but lack the industrial-only substances and complex formulations typical of NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Original Hummus, 16 OZ

The Original Hummus is a solid choice if you’re looking for a snack that’s both tasty and nutritious. It’s packed with protein and fiber from chickpeas and has no added sugars or preservatives. However, like any dip, moderation is key, especially if you're pairing it with high-calorie dippers!

Perfect For

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$4.89
per package