Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Trader Joe's Tabbouleh Style Hummus: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Trader Joe's tabbouleh style hummus received a Food Integrity Score of 82 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This tabbouleh-style hummus has a fair amount of whole and recognizable ingredients like garbanzo beans and tahini. However, sunflower oil, citric acid, and guar gum make it more processed compared to more homemade-style options. Consider this an occasional treat due to the additive content. Main considerations include sunflower oil and guar gum. A simpler option to consider is homemade hummus with olive oil.
Food Integrity Score 82/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Sunflower oil
- Guar gum
Simpler options to consider
- Homemade hummus with olive oil
You are viewing ingredients and processing. Switch to Longevity for nutrition and longer-term eating pattern fit.
Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Tabbouleh Style Hummus
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Spreads & Nut Butters (source: Plant Based Foods And Beverages)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000668828- Serving size
- 28 g (28 g)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Tabbouleh Style Hummus
Trader Joe's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sunflower oil and guar gum sit amid otherwise wholesome ingredients.
Consider This
Guar gum and citric acid lean this toward ultra-processed territory despite chickpeas and veggies.
Good Substitutes
Try homemade hummus with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon, and garlic for a simpler option.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis tabbouleh-style hummus has a fair amount of whole and recognizable ingredients like garbanzo beans and tahini. However, sunflower oil, citric acid, and guar gum make it more processed compared to more homemade-style options. Consider this an occasional treat due to the additive content.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sunflower oil
- Guar gum
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- SUNFLOWER OIL — Refined seed oil content.
- GUAR GUM — Used as thickener.
Highest concern ingredients
- SUNFLOWER OIL (5/10) — Refined industrial oil; debated.
Better choice tips
- Homemade hummus with olive oil
Ingredients
Ingredient list
GARBANZO BEANS, WATER, DICED TOMATOES, TAHINI (PUREED SESAME SEEDS), SUNFLOWER OIL, PARSLEY, WHITE ONION, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER), GRANULATED GARLIC, LEMON JUICE, SPEARMINT, GUAR GUM, ALLSPICE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
SUNFLOWER OILConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined oil and debated ingredient.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil content.
GUAR GUMConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Thickens and stabilizes texture.
Additional note
Common thickener
Family watchlist
Used as thickener.
CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidifierAdditive
What this is
Acidifier
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Preserves and balances flavors.
Additional note
Common acidifier
TAHINI (PUREED SESAME SEEDS)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole seed paste
What this is
Whole seed paste
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A traditional ingredient with normal processing.
Additional note
Traditional ingredient
View all 14 ingredient assessments
SEA SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSalt
What this is
Salt
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Everyday seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Natural refined mineral
GARBANZO BEANSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernLegume
What this is
Legume
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, whole food base.
Additional note
Whole food base ingredient
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple hydration
What this is
Simple hydration
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No ingredient concern.
Additional note
Simple, recognizable
DICED TOMATOESConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernVegetable
What this is
Vegetable
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, whole food.
Additional note
Whole food, recognizable
PARSLEYConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Adds flavor, simple food ingredient.
Additional note
Whole food, recognizable
WHITE ONIONConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernVegetable
What this is
Vegetable
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Adds flavor, simple food ingredient.
Additional note
Whole food, recognizable
GRANULATED GARLICConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Processing is category-normal
LEMON JUICEConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernJuice
What this is
Juice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Adds flavor and acidity.
Additional note
Whole food, recognizable
SPEARMINTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable, whole food.
Additional note
Recognizable herb
ALLSPICEConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Adds flavor.
Additional note
Whole spice
This analysis is for informational purposes and not a substitute for professional dietary advice. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "tahini". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "onion", "tomato". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "onion", "tomato". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "onion", "tomato". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (SUNFLOWER OIL)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (SUNFLOWER OIL)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (SUNFLOWER OIL)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "garlic". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "bean". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "tahini". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
See how this product fits your goals
Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.
Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Tabbouleh Style Hummus highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Trader Joe's Tabbouleh Style Hummus shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Tabbouleh Style Hummus: 1g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole chickpeas used; Contains tahini and parsley; Low in saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Contains sunflower oil; Some additives present.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same spreads & nut butters differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
See how this item lines up with your goals
Food Quality Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.
Also available in the app
