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Sabra Hummus, Greek Olive
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Sabra Hummus, Greek Olive

Sabra
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
160mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sabra Hummus, Greek Olive (10 oz) is a refrigerated, Mediterranean‑style dip you’ll find in the deli or refrigerated prepared foods aisle, shelved beside other hummus varieties, tzatziki, prepackaged tabbouleh, cheese trays and fresh salsa. It fits casual shopping trips for weeknight snacks, game‑day platters, picnic spreads and brunch runs where shoppers want an easy, shareable option. Sabra positions itself as a mainstream, approachable brand that translates Mediterranean flavors for American grocery carts — marketed toward busy families, health‑minded millennials and anyone looking for plant‑forward convenience. Packaging often emphasizes chickpeas and olives, plant‑based cues and convenience; typical label copy highlights flavor (Greek Olive), may note gluten‑free or kosher status on some SKUs, and leans into a “natural” Mediterranean image rather than organic certification. In plain terms this is a commercially prepared, refrigerated dip made from whole ingredients (chickpeas, tahini) plus added oils and common preservatives for shelf stability. Sensory experience is creamy and smooth from blended chickpeas and tahini, with a slightly oily mouthfeel from soybean and olive oils, punctuated by briny Kalamata olive pieces and a garlicky, tangy lift from citric and lactic acids; sodium gives savory balance. The clear plastic tub with peel‑back lid invites the ritual of dipping pita wedges, crisp vegetables, crackers or spreading on sandwiches — often served straight from the container at parties or portioned into a bowl for appetizer platters. It’s familiar, convenient and designed for communal snacking and quick meal assembly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 9
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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,, Soybean, Oil,, Tahini, (Sesame),, Green, &, Kalamata, Olives,, Salt,, Garlic,, Citric, Acid,, Spices,, Lactic, &, Acetic, Acids,, Potassium, Sorbate, to, Maintain, Freshness,, Olive, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This product is a processed food made from whole ingredients (chickpeas, tahini, olives) but also contains added oils, acidulants and a preservative (potassium sorbate), characteristic of NOVA group 3 industrially prepared, packaged foods.

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Common Questions about Sabra Hummus, Greek Olive

The Greek Olive Hummus can be a healthy addition to your diet, especially when compared to many creamy dips or spreads. It’s relatively low in calories, with just 80 per two tablespoons, and offers a nice balance of healthy fats from the olives and tahini. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can be subjective, depending on your personal dietary needs and overall eating habits!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

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