Tribe Classic Hummus: 2g Protein per 2 Tbsp, Labelgrade B (75/100)
B 75 / 100 — Real chickpea-and-tahini hummus with a recognizable 8-ingredient panel. Very low saturated fat and zero sugar. The only meaningful knock is sodium per 100 g; protein is modest because hummus is a dip, not a protein source.
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Tribe Classic Hummus delivers 2 g of protein per 2 Tbsp (28 g) for 60 calories, with 1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugar (USDA FDC 2017305) — about 7 g of protein per 100 g. That’s standard for hummus, and it’s the honest framing: this is a chickpea-and-sesame dip, not a protein source. The panel is real food — cooked chickpeas, tahini, roasted garlic, spices — with canola oil and a single preservative (potassium sorbate) added for texture and shelf life. It earns a B (75/100): clean ingredients, zero saturated fat, and zero sugar carry it, while sodium — meaningful per 100 g and quick to climb past a token two-tablespoon scoop — is the one thing holding it back.
Why the B
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C | 61 / 100 | 7 g per 100 g — modest. Hummus is a dip, not a protein vehicle; don’t buy it for the protein |
| Ingredient quality | B | 75 / 100 | 8 recognizable ingredients. Chickpeas and tahini lead; canola oil and potassium sorbate are the only processed-food tells |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0 g — the 3.5 g of fat is sesame and canola, both unsaturated |
| Sodium load | D | 53 / 100 | 120 mg per 2 Tbsp (~430 mg per 100 g). The real weak point — and easy to overshoot, since nobody eats just 2 Tbsp |
| Sugar load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0 g of sugar — clean |
| Fiber | C- | 55 / 100 | 1 g per serving (~3.5 g per 100 g). Chickpea fiber is real, but the dip portion is small |
The two A+ marks aren’t generous — they’re what an honest chickpea-and-tahini recipe earns: no saturated fat and no added sweetener. The grade is capped from two directions. Protein density tops out at a C because a 2-tablespoon dip portion physically can’t carry much protein, and sodium drags it to a D: 120 mg sounds trivial until you realize the per-100-g figure is ~430 mg and that nobody portions hummus by the tablespoon. Everything else on the card is already as good as the category allows.
The serving-size catch nobody reads
Tribe’s nutrition is printed against a 2-tablespoon, 28-gram serving — and that single choice flatters every number on the panel. At 2 Tbsp you see 60 calories, 2 g protein, 3.5 g fat, and a reassuring 120 mg sodium. But a real plate of veggies and pita pulls a quarter-cup or more, which is roughly double. Scale to that and you’re at ~120 calories, ~4 g protein, ~7 g fat, and ~240 mg sodium — and the protein-to-sodium math gets worse, not better, the more you eat. This is the single most useful thing to know about Tribe: the protein never becomes meaningful at any honest portion, but the sodium does. Judge it by how much you actually scoop, not by the label’s optimistic two spoons.
Tribe vs Sabra: leaner, by a hair
If you’re choosing between the two mainstream tubs, the numbers say Tribe is the marginally cleaner pick — and the scorecard agrees, with Tribe at B 75 to Sabra’s B- 71.
| Per 2 Tbsp (28 g) basis | Tribe Classic | Sabra Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Protein density grade | C (61) | C (61) — identical |
| Saturated fat | 0 g — A+ (100) | 1.5 g per 2 oz — B+ (83) |
| Total fat (per 100 g) | ~12.5 g | ~19.3 g |
| Sodium (per 100 g) | ~430 mg | ~456 mg |
| Oil used | Canola | Soybean |
The honest read: these are close cousins, not rivals. They tie exactly on protein density because both land at ~7 g per 100 g — chickpeas and tahini set that ceiling, not the brand. Where Tribe genuinely separates is fat: zero saturated fat against Sabra’s 1.5 g, and meaningfully less total fat per 100 g, because Sabra’s recipe is richer and more oil-forward (Sabra runs 150 calories per 2 oz, most of it fat). Sodium is effectively a wash. So if the question is strictly “which is the leaner, lower-sat-fat dip,” Tribe wins on the card — but neither is a protein play, and the gap is small enough that flavor and price should decide it.
The real comparison: hummus vs the chickpeas underneath
The more revealing benchmark isn’t Tribe versus another tub — it’s Tribe versus the bean it’s built from. A scoop of plain canned chickpeas runs roughly 9 g protein and 7 g fiber per 100 g at far less sodium (a no-salt-added can is near zero); Tribe gives you ~7 g protein and ~3.5 g fiber per 100 g, plus the sodium and the canola/sesame oil. In other words, the oil and tahini that make Tribe creamy and crave-able are exactly what dilute its nutrition relative to the chickpea. That’s not a knock — it’s the trade you’re buying: flavor, texture, and a grab-and-dip convenience the dry bean can’t match. Just know that’s the trade, and that “more protein” isn’t part of it.
Who it’s for
Tribe Classic is a genuinely clean dip and a smart swap for ranch or queso — vegetables and whole-grain pita in this beat the same vehicles in a sour-cream dip every time. It’s the pick for anyone who wants the leaner mainstream hummus (zero saturated fat, less total fat than Sabra) and doesn’t mind canola oil and one preservative. The shopper who should look elsewhere is the one hunting protein: at 2 g per 2 Tbsp, no realistic portion makes this a protein source — pair it with something high-protein, or reach for plain chickpeas if the macros are the goal.
Ingredients
Cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water), tahini (ground sesame), canola oil, dried roasted garlic, sea salt, citric acid, spices, potassium sorbate (added to maintain freshness). (Verbatim from the USDA Branded Foods entry, FDC 2017305.)
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2 Tbsp (28 g)
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 Tbsp (28 g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Total Fat | 3.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 120mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 0mg |
| Iron | 0.361mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Tribe Classic Hummus (16 oz (454 g) tub) · UPC 078902675602. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains no listed meat or fish
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein is in Tribe Classic Hummus?
2 g of protein per 2 Tbsp (28 g) serving (USDA FDC 2017305) — about 7 g per 100 g. That's normal for hummus: chickpeas and tahini both contribute some protein, but a 2-tablespoon dip portion is small, so the per-serving number stays low. Hummus is a fiber-and-flavor food first, a protein contributor second.
Is hummus a good protein source?
Not really, at realistic portions. At 2 g per 2 Tbsp you'd need the better part of a cup to reach double digits, and you'd be eating a lot of oil and sodium to get there. Treat hummus as a healthy dip and spread — the chickpeas, fiber, and sesame are the point — and get your protein from what you're dipping (or from beans, eggs, yogurt, or meat elsewhere in the meal).
How much sodium is in it?
120 mg per 2 Tbsp — about 5% of the 2,300 mg daily limit per serving, but ~430 mg per 100 g, which is why the sodium dimension grades D. Realistically you rarely stop at 2 tablespoons, so the sodium climbs faster than the per-serving number suggests. It's the one number worth watching here.
Is Tribe healthier than Sabra hummus?
On the Labelgrade scorecard, Tribe edges it: B 75 vs Sabra's B- 71. Both score an identical C on protein density (≈7 g per 100 g), but Tribe carries 0 g saturated fat (A+) versus Sabra's 1.5 g (B+), and it's leaner overall — 3.5 g total fat per 2 Tbsp vs Sabra's 11 g per 2 oz. The real difference is the oil: Tribe uses canola, Sabra uses soybean. Neither is a protein food; Tribe is just the leaner of two close cousins.
What's the canola oil doing in there?
Most traditional hummus is just chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and salt. Tribe adds canola oil (a neutral, cheaper oil) for texture and cost, on top of the tahini's sesame fat. It's not a red flag — canola is a fine cooking oil — but it's why this reads as a more processed, shelf-stable hummus than a from-scratch or olive-oil-only version.
What is potassium sorbate?
A common preservative (the potassium salt of sorbic acid) added to maintain freshness and prevent mold and yeast in refrigerated dips. FDA-recognized as safe and widely used. It's why a tub of Tribe keeps for weeks unopened; fresh deli hummus without it spoils much faster.
Is it vegan and gluten-free?
Yes on both. The ingredient list is entirely plant-based (chickpeas, sesame, canola oil, garlic, salt, spices) with no dairy, egg, or gluten-containing grains. Sesame is a top-9 allergen, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid it.