View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Classic Houmous
Classic Houmous by Sainsbury's provides 224 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 24% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Classic hummus category and comes in a 200 g pack. Contains: sesame seeds.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.25 pot (50 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 224 kcal | 112 kcal | 266 −16% | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 8 g | 10% | 20.6 −22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 0.9 g | 5% | 2.4 −30% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g | 5.4 g | 2% | 11.5 −7% |
| Total sugars | 0.9 g | 0.5 g | 1.2 −24% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.9 g | 2.5 g | 9% | 5.2 −6% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 3.4 g | 7% | 6.9 |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 1 −37% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 258 Classic hummus products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other classic hummus
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked Chickpeas (52%) (Water, Chickpeas), Water, Tahini Sesame Seed Paste (13%), Rapeseed Oil, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Salt, Garlic, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate.
- Allergens
- Sesame seeds
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Serving size
- 0.25 pot (50 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00349215
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic Houmous?
Classic Houmous contains 224 kcal per 100 g and about 112 kcal per serving (0.25 pot (50 g)).
How much sugar is in Classic Houmous?
Classic Houmous has 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Classic Houmous healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Classic Houmous vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Classic Houmous contain?
According to the label data it contains: Sesame seeds. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
More classic hummus
View all →
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 More from Sainsbury's
View all →
a NOVA 4 
e NOVA 3 
e NOVA 2 
c NOVA 1 
e NOVA 2 
d NOVA 3