Ithaca Hummus, French Onion
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- Zero Saturated Fat
- Low Fiber
Verdict
Ithaca Hummus, French Onion is a savory, seasoned chickpea dip. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it functions as a concentrated flavor accent for various plant-based dishes.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with sliced cucumbers and baby carrots on a fresh snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a favorable lack of saturated fat and a modest sodium level. However, the calorie count is high relative to the small amounts of protein and fiber offered per serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 130mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs | 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from chickpeas, sunflower oil, and tahini. The addition of coconut sugar, nutritional yeast, and various dried aromatics creates a more complex, processed formulation to achieve the specific French onion taste.
Ingredients
Real Food Ingredients Prepared Chickpeas, Water, Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil, Tahini (Sesame), Onions*, Coconut Sugar, Salt, Nutritional Yeast, Citric Acid, Garlic*, Shallots*, Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, *Dried.
