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Macro partitioning
Substituting traditional hummus for energy-dense dips and spreads (e.g., mayonnaise, butter, sour cream) improves overall diet quality and nutrient density while reducing caloric, saturated fat, and sodium intake.
Replace high-calorie, low-nutrient spreads like mayonnaise, butter, or ranch dressing with hummus on sandwiches, baked potatoes, or with vegetables. This single swap reduces saturated fat and sodium while increasing fiber and essential nutrients without requiring you to change your entire diet.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Substituting other dips, spreads, and ingredients with hummus illustrates measurable improvements in the nutritional profile of meals... These improvements are attributed to the substitution of hummus for other, more energy-dense spreads, dips, and ingredients.
Why this rating
Based on menu modeling analysis and observational NHANES data, supported by nutrient database comparisons.
Source
The Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Chickpeas and Hummus
Taylor C. Wallace et al. · Nutrients · 2016
DOI 10.3390/nu8120766
narrative_reviewCited 251×
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