| Amount Per 2 tbsp | |||
| Calories | 60 Kcal (251 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% | |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 4g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients And Nutrition Overview
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WeightWatchers Points: 1.4, PointsPlus: 2, SmartPoints: 2
WeightWatchers Points are estimated by carbohydrates, fats, protein and fiber in product. They are not an affirmation of better quality or nutritional value of the product or its manufacturer. Only way to count for dieters. Less points are better.
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Contains sodium benzoate / benzoic acid
Sodium benzoate / benzoic acid are used to prevent the growth of microorganisms in acidic foods. They are natural substances. However, in beverages with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), a chemical reaction creates small amount of benzene, a carcinogen. ----------- Sources: 1. Gardner LK, Lawrence GD. Benzene production from decarboxylation of benzoic acid in the presence of ascorbic acid and a transition-metal catalyst. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 1993;41(5):693–695 2. Bonaccorsi G, Perico A, Bavazzano P, et al. Benzene in soft drinks: a study in Florence (Italy). Igiene e sanita pubblica 2012;68(4):523-32. 3. Li L, Li H, Zhang X, Wang L, Xu L, Wang X, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Cao G. Pollution characteristics and health risk assessment of benzene homologues in ambient air in the northeastern urban area of Beijing, China. Journal of Environmental Sciences 2014;26(1):214-23. · Focuses on benzene in the air vs. food. However, supports cancer risk from benzene exposure 4. Huff J. Benzene-induced cancers: abridged history and occupational health impact. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health 2007;13(2):213-21. 5. Smith, MT. Advances in understanding benzene health effects and susceptibility. Annual Review of Public Health 2010;31:133-48 6. Nyman PJ, Diachenko GW, Perfetti GA, McNeal TP, Hiatt MH, Morehouse KM. Survey results of benzene in soft drinks and other beverages by headspace gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2008;56(2):571-6.
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For dieters: FoodPoints value is 2
* FoodPoints are calculated by Fooducate based on fats, carbs, fiber, and protein. They are not an endorsement or approval of the product or its manufacturer. The fewer points - the better.
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Contains Potassium Sorbate
Potassium sorbate is used as a mold inhibitor. Some studies have shown that it has mutagenic effect on DNA. ---- Sources: Mamur S, Yüzbaşioğlu D, Unal F, Yilmaz S. Does potassium sorbate induce genotoxic or mutagenic effects in lymphocytes? Toxicol In Vitro. 2010;24:790-4. Hasegawa MM, Nishi Y, Ohkawa Y, Inui N. Effects of sorbic acid and its salts on chromosome aberrations, sister chromatid exchanges and gene mutations in cultured Chinese hamster cells. Food Chem Toxicol. 1984 ;22:501-7. Kitano K, Fukukawa T, Ohtsuji Y, Masuda T, Yamaguchi H. Mutagenicity and DNA-damaging activity caused by decomposed products of potassium sorbate reacting with ascorbic acid in the presence of Fe salt. Food Chem Toxicol. 2002;40:1589-94.
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Learn about hummus health benefits
Hummus is considered a healthy dip because it is full of heart healthy fats, high in protein and very satisfying. The beans also contain nice amounts of fiber. Look for hummus that is made with chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil. Or click on the link below to learn how to make your own!
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
3%
of RDI* (60 calories) 30 g
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Cal: 3 %
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Fat: 7.7 %
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Carb: 1.3 %
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Prot: 4 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
- Carbs (23.2%)
- Fat (65.2%)
- Protein (11.6%)
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