Sauce vs Houmous
Overall, Houmous has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 10 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Sauce | Houmous |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 516 kcal | 313 kcal |
| Fat | 45.2 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 22.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 6.2 g |
| Additives | 2 | 2 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Mustard, Soybeans | Sesame seeds |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Houmous has 39% fewer calories (313 kcal vs 516 kcal).
- Houmous has 40% less fat (27 g vs 45.2 g).
- Houmous has 59% less saturated fat (3.3 g vs 8.1 g).
- Houmous has 97% less sugar (0.6 g vs 22.6 g).
- Houmous has 44% less salt (0.9 g vs 1.5 g).
- Houmous has 100% more fiber (5.5 g vs 0 g).
- Houmous has 100% more protein (6.2 g vs 0 g).
- Houmous has the better Nutri-Score.
- Houmous is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Sauce lists: Eggs, Mustard, Soybeans.
- Only Houmous lists: Sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Sauce
soybean oil, sugar, bbq sauce [tomato paste, corn syrup, vinegar, natural hickory smoke flavor, caramel (color), spices, garlic*, onion*, natural flavor, oleoresin paprika), water, mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, garlic*), distilled vinegar, egg yolk, salt, cider vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, mustard flour, xanthan gum, natural flavor, garlic*, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor. *dehydrated contains: egg this purchase is not tax-deductible. 0 70200 79014 8 879013
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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Sauce or Houmous?
Overall, Houmous 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?
Houmous has fewer calories: 313 kcal versus 516 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Houmous has less sugar: 0.6 g versus 22.6 g per 100 g.