Direct answer: This page answers the Low Sugar question with a DietVox result of GREEN for Hummus. The result covers the plain prepared Hummus serving described here. The exact label, serving and added ingredients remain relevant. The relevant general source is NHS guidance on reducing sugar.
How this food was assessed
Product and recipe details define the scope. Cuts, brands, cooking methods, breading, marinades, sauces and accompaniments change the finished food. Count oils, breading, sauces and side dishes.
Product and preparation notes
- The canonical DietVox record places Hummus under protein, with the subtype “Plant Protein”.
- DietVox retains USDA FoodData Central as the general composition source, while the exact source ID still requires data review.
DietVox rating snapshot
The canonical profile currently reads Acid Reflux AMBER, Low Sugar GREEN, Weight Loss GREEN and Balanced Eating AMBER. Each result answers a different comparison question. These are DietVox comparison labels, not physiological claims. Protocol context: NHS guidance on reducing sugar.
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Source scope and editorial status
Verification date: 28 July 2026. Sources are NHS guidance on reducing sugar and USDA FoodData Central. DietVox Editorial prepared the copy without a medical-review attribution.
Nutrition data provenance: No exact source record was retained. USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 174289, Hummus, commercial, is linked only as a comparison and not as the source of the displayed values. Checked 28 July 2026.
How It Works
The Hummus result reflects a reference food form and the Low Sugar protocol. It does not depend on a food-specific physiological claim; see NHS guidance on reducing sugar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does hummus raise blood sugar?
The displayed reference profile lists hummus sugar, fibre and protein per 100 g, but it does not predict a blood-glucose outcome for an individual. Use personalised clinical advice if you manage blood glucose.
What should I eat with hummus on a low-sugar diet?
Hummus can be used with many foods, but no pairing is universally low-sugar. Compare the full recipe, serving and product labels.
Are all store-bought hummus brands suitable for a low-sugar diet?
Hummus brands and flavours vary in ingredients and added sugars. Compare the actual Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list; no 1 g threshold is a universal low-sugar rule.
How does the fibre in hummus help a low-sugar diet?
The reference profile lists hummus fibre per 100 g, but no hummus fibre amount establishes an individual blood-glucose outcome.
