Houmous vs Mild Salsa
Overall, Mild Salsa has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 4.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Houmous | Mild Salsa |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | a |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 313 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Fat | 27 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Sesame seeds | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mild Salsa has 80% fewer calories (64 kcal vs 313 kcal).
- Mild Salsa has 97% less fat (0.7 g vs 27 g).
- Mild Salsa has 94% less saturated fat (0.2 g vs 3.3 g).
- Houmous has 82% less sugar (0.6 g vs 3.4 g).
- Houmous has 78% more fiber (5.5 g vs 1.2 g).
- Houmous has 82% more protein (6.2 g vs 1.1 g).
- Mild Salsa has the better Nutri-Score.
- Houmous is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Houmous lists: Sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Houmous
Pois chiches* cuits 60%, huile de tournesol*, pâte de _sésame_* 7,2%, huile d'olive vierge extra*, jus de citron*, sel, acidifiants : acide citrique et acide lactique, ail en poudre*. * biologique. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides.
Mild Salsa
Tomato (56%), Tomato Purée, Onion (10%), Green Pepper (7%), Modified Maize Starch, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Coriander Leaf, Garlic Purée, Jalapeño Chilli, Chilli Powder, Cumin, Black Pepper.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Houmous or Mild Salsa?
Overall, Mild Salsa has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Mild Salsa has fewer calories: 64 kcal versus 313 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Houmous has less sugar: 0.6 g versus 3.4 g per 100 g.