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Sabra Hummus, Carmelized Onion
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Sabra Hummus, Carmelized Onion

Sabra
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sabra Hummus, Caramelized Onion (10 oz) is a refrigerated dip you’ll find stacked in the deli and refrigerated snack aisle alongside other hummus tubs, salsas, pre-cut veggies, pita chips and cheese trays. Packaged in a clear plastic tub with a peel-back lid, it reads like a convenient party-ready spread: silky chickpea base blended with tahini and sunflower oil, flecked with sweet-savory caramelized onion pieces and warm spices. It’s often grabbed for casual entertaining, game-day platters, weekend brunch spreads or quick weeknight snacks — shoppers reaching for an easy crowd-pleaser or a packaged upgrade for veggie crudités and sandwiches. Sabra positions itself as a modern, mainstream Mediterranean-style brand: approachable, social and snack-forward, aimed at busy households, millennial parents and mainstream grocery shoppers who want a flavorful, slightly premium dip without cooking. Labels lean into health halos (chickpeas, tahini, plant-based protein), sometimes highlighting simple ingredient names and “no artificial colors” style cues, but this product does not carry organic certification and includes typical packaged-food claims like natural flavor. In plain terms it’s a commercially prepared dip made from whole-food ingredients that have been blended and stabilized for shelf life. Sensory notes: creamy, smooth and spreadable with a glossy mouthfeel from added oil, a mild tang from vinegar and citric acid, and a rounded sweetness from brown sugar and caramelized onion. Rituals include scooping with pita, spreading on sandwiches, dolloping onto grain bowls or assembling quick appetizer plates for guests.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 9
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Chickpeas,, Water,, Tahini, (Sesame),, Sunflower, Oil,, Onions,, Salt,, Garlic,, Brown, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Paprika,, Cumin,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a manufactured, ready-to-eat dip containing industrial ingredients and additives (sunflower oil, brown sugar, citric acid, natural flavor) and is formulated and packaged by industry processes, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sabra Hummus, Carmelized Onion

The caramelized onion hummus can be a healthy addition to a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a tasty snack that’s lower in sugar and calories. With just 80 calories per two-tablespoon serving, it can fit nicely into most meal plans. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary goals — if you're aiming for high protein or fiber, you might want to pair it with something like veggies or whole grain crackers.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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