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Salted Spreads Roundup

We analyzed 220 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Salted Spreads shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 220 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Salted Spreads you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
60
Sugar
0g
Athenos

Hummus

Ingredients: Chick peas water, thin (sesame seeds), high oleic sunflower oil, dried garlic, salt citric acid, contains less than 0.5 of spice sorbic acid as a preservative, guar gum

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Sugar
0g
Athenos

Hummus

Ingredients: chick peas, water, tahini (sesame seeds), red bell peppers, high oleic sunflower oil, roasted red peppers vinegar, salt, contains less than 0,5% of dried garlic , citric acid, spice , sorbic acid as a preservative, guar gum

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
11g
Caldo International Inc.

Key Ingredient Market, Port Wine Cheddar Spread

Ingredients: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, calcium chloride), water, cream, whey protein concentrate, reduced lactose whey, whey, cultured dextrose, salt, guar gum, port wine, natural red wine coloring (caramel color, red beet juice, purple, carrot extract)

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Sugar
0g
Cedar's

Organic Hommus Garlic Lovers

Ingredients: Organic Steamed Chickpeas (Organic Chickpeas, Water), Organic Tahini (Organic Ground Sesame), Blend of Oils (Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Organic Roasted Garlic, Citric Acid, Sea Salt, Organic Guar Gum

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
643
Sugar
0g
Tabitha Brown

Vegan spicy jalapeño cilantro garlic spread

Ingredients: VEGANT SPICY JALAPEÑO CILANTRO GARLIC SPREAD

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
294
Protein
11g
Wegmans

Original Hummus With Flatbread

Ingredients: Hummus: Chick Peas, Filtered Water, Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste), Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Cayenne. Flatbread Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Sesame Seeds, Organic Cane Sugar, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Barley Grits, Durum Semolina, Sea Salt, Poppy Seeds, Filtered Water.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
219
Sugar
3g
Fresh cravings

fresh cravings roasted red pepper hummus

Ingredients: cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water), water, oil blend (canola oil, extra virgin olive oil), pepper blend (roasted red pepper, dried red pepper, guajillo Chile pepper, happens Chile pepper), tahini (ground _sesame_), garlic, sea salt, less than 1% of: spices, citric acid, smoked paprika, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
233
Sugar
3g
Whole Foods Market

Organic Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients: Cooked Organic Chickpeas (Water, Organic Chickpeas), Organic Tahini (Organic Ground Sesame), Organic Roasted Garlic Puree, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Water, Sea Salt, Organic Garlic, Citric Acid, Organic Dried Garlic.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
321
Sugar
4g
Unknown

Hummus

Ingredients: Chickpeas, sesame tahini, sunflower oil, water, sea salt, garlic, pepper, lemon juice concentrate

The Good

  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
247
Protein
11g
Imperfect Foods

Classic Hummus

Ingredients: garbanzo beans, tahini (sesame seeds), water, lemon juice, dehydrated garlic, spices, sea salt, citric acid, dried onion.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Sugar
2g
Lidl

Roasted red pepper hummus

Ingredients: NIRDIENTS: CHICKPEAS (CHICKPEAS, WATER, SALT), VEGETABLE OILS (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SUNFLOWER OL, CANOLA OIL SOYBEAN OIL, ROASTED RED PEPPERS (RED PEPPER, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), TAHINI (GRONO SAME, RED PEPPERS (RED PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID, SALT), GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA (COLOR), SALT, SODIUM M (RIOT, RESENATE, POTASSIUM SORRATE (PRESERVATIVE, SPICES, GRANULATED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM CONTAINS SESAME

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
267
Sugar
3g
Sabra

Everything Bagel Hummus

Ingredients: cooked chickpeas (water. chickpeas), water, tahini (ground sesame), soybean oil, onion, garlic, salt, sesame seeds. sabra dipping compan white plains, ny 106a www.sabra.com&1-88-5 - distilled vinegar, potassium sorbate to maintain freshness. 302043-bo01 nosher arev 040822 34537 pareve

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
303
Protein
13g
Merkts

Cheese spread

Ingredients: CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, DEPROTEINIZED WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LESS THAN 2% OF EACH: WHEY, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR)

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Sugar
4g
Ithaca Hummus

Buffalo Ranch

Ingredients: Chickpeas, Hot Sauce (Aged Cayenne Red Peppers, Vinegar, Garlic Powder), Water, Salt, Tahini (Sesame), Organic Sunflower Oil, Cold Pressed Lemon Juice, Vinegar, Fresh Garlic, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Celery Seeds, Dried Dill, Dried Chives.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
161
Sugar
4g
Cedar's

Hommus Chipotle

Ingredients: chickpeas (chickpeas, water), sunflower oil, olive oil, sesame tahini (ground sesame), water, roasted garlic, tomato paste, sea salt, white vinegar, citric acid, chipotle, red pepper, guar gum, onion

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Sugar
21g
Park Street Deli,Aldi

Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus

Ingredients: STEAMED CHICKPEAS, WATER, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER, SEA SALT, GUAR GUM, NISIN (A NATURAL PRESERVATIVE).

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
161
Sugar
0g
Aldi

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients: garbanzo beans (water, garbanzo beans), e2 thsp (31g), red bell peppers, tahini (pureed sesame seeds), soybean oil, water, salt, garlic (garlic, citric acid), roasted red bell pepper flavor (glycerine, natural bell pepper flavor, sunflower oil), citric acid, canola oil, potassium aldi twic nic as farbelydrate sg 0% dv, protein 20, | sorbate (preservative), sugar, guar gum, sodium sium 75mg (2% dv),

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
60
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Anchovy paste

Ingredients: Imported Anchovies, Salt, Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Sugar, Spices, 1/10 of 1% of Sodium Benzoate as a preservative

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
393
Sugar
7g
Sitter buttes Natural and Artisan Foods

Tapenade

Ingredients: Olives. Sun Dried Tomatoes (treated with sulfites for color retention), Olive Oil, Roasted Red Peppers, Garlic, Spices.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
267
Sugar
3g
Unknown

Jalapeno Avacado Hummus

Ingredients: Cooked chickpeas, water, avocado, canola oil, sesame tahini, concentrated lemon juice, jalapeno peppers, onion, sea salt, vinegar, garlic.

The Good

  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
286
Sugar
14g
Aldi

Brownie Batter Dessert Hummus

Ingredients: GARBANZO BEANS (CHICKPEAS), WATER, ORGANIC TURBINADO SUGAR, COCONUT OIL MILK POWDER, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER, RICE CULTURED DEXTROSE (ALL NATURAL DIGESTIVE ENZYMES), SEA SALT, NISIN (NON DAIRY BASED).

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
233
Sugar
3g
Whole Foods Market

Jalapeño Hummus

Ingredients: cooked chickpeas, water, chickpeas, tahini, ground sesame, expeller pressed canola oil, jalapeño peppers, water, sea salt, citric acid, dehydrated garlic, jalapeño powder

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
225
Sugar
4g
Philadelphia

Original

Ingredients: full fat soft cheese , salt, stabiliser (locust bean gum), acid (citric acid),

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
233
Sugar
0g
Daiya Foods Inc., Daiya

Chive & Onion Cream Cheeze Style Spread

Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil, tapioca starch, coconut cream, vegan natural flavors, pea protein, sea salt, chives, white onion, xanthan gum, potato protein isolate, lactic acid (vegan), vegan enzyme, lemon juice concentrate, guar gum, locust bean gum,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
280
Sugar
4g
Nature's Promise

Organic Traditional Hummus

Ingredients: Organic chickpeas, water, organic sesame tahini, organic sunflower oil, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic garlic, sea salt, organic lemon juice, organic cumin.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
367
Sugar
0g
Wegmans Organic

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients: Organic chick peas, organic roasted red peppers, organic tahini (organic sesame seed paste), organic lemon juice, organic canola oil, organic garlic puree (organic garlic, water), sea salt, citric acid.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
286
Sugar
0g
Sabra

Sabra, basil pesto hummus, basil

Ingredients: Cooked chickpeas [chickpeas (garbanzos), water], soybean oil, tahini (ground sesame), spinach, garlic, salt, citric acid, natural flavors, parsley, basil, red bell pepper, potassium sorbate added to maintain freshness, lemon juice concentrate, spices.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
233
Sugar
0g
Sabra

Simply Classic Hummus

Ingredients: chickpeas, water, tahini, soybean oil, garlic, sea salt, citric acid, spices

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Sugar
0g
H-E-B Deli

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients: STEAMED CHICKPEAS, WATER, SESAME TAHINI, SUNFLOWER OIL, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, CUMIN, GUAR GUM

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
143
Sugar
4g
CEDAR'S

GARLIC HOMMUS

Ingredients: chickpeas (chickpeas, water), sesame tahini (ground sesame), sunflower oil, olive oil, roasted garlic, sea salt, citric acid, cumin, guar gum

The Good

  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Salted Spreads category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 220 products in the Salted Spreads category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Salted Spreads?+
We rank Salted Spreads based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Salted Spreads here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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