Wholly Classic Guacamole: Nutrition & Labelgrade B- (72/100)
B- 72 / 100 — Effectively zero sugar and substantial fiber.
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Wholly Classic Guacamole, Classic delivers 0.999g of protein and 60 calories per 2 Tbsp (USDA FDC 2286136). Per 100g that’s 3.3g of protein; per oz, 0.9g. The Labelgrade is B- (72 / 100): Effectively zero sugar and substantial fiber.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C- | 55 / 100 | 3.3g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | B | 75 / 100 | 7 ingredients, recognizable, no significant additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | B | 78 / 100 | 0.999g per serving (3.3g per 100g) — moderate |
| Sodium load | C | 63 / 100 | 105mg per serving (99mg per oz) — meaningful per 100g |
| Sugar load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g of sugar — perfect |
| Fiber | B | 77 / 100 | 2.01g per serving — good |
| Overall | B- | 72 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholly Classic Guacamole, Classic (this product) | 0.999g | 3.3g | 0.9g | 60 |
| Herdez Salsa | 0g | 0g | 0g | 4.96 |
| Pace Chunky Salsa, Medium | 0g | 0g | 0g | 9.9 |
| Sabra Classic Hummus, Classic | 4g | 7g | 2g | 150 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
The fat is the point — and that’s why it out-grades salsa
Most dips that are mostly fat should make you nervous. Guacamole is the exception, and it’s worth understanding why. The 5g of fat in a 2 Tbsp serving comes from Hass avocado, which is one of the few whole foods built almost entirely on monounsaturated fat — the same kind that earns olive oil and nuts their health reputation. Only about 1g of the total is saturated. That fat is also what makes guac filling in a way a near-zero-calorie salsa isn’t: a couple of tablespoons actually blunt hunger.
Avocado brings two things plain salsa structurally can’t: real fiber (2g per serving) and that good fat. That’s the entire reason this lands at B- (72) while every jarred salsa on the site sits at C+. Salsa is a brilliant flavor condiment with essentially nothing to it nutritionally; guacamole is closer to an actual food — a small, nutrient-bearing one. Neither is a protein source (there’s ~1g here), so if you’re chasing protein, the dip is the wrong lever for both. But head-to-head, the avocado’s fiber-and-good-fat combination is genuinely the better nutritional package, and the grade reflects it.
Where guac actually fits — and what the real calories are
The honest framing: guacamole is the dip you portion, not the one you pour. At 60 calories per 2 Tbsp it’s a sensible single serving, but it’s roughly six times the calories of the same scoop of salsa, so it doesn’t get the “free food” pass that salsa does. Treat it like the small, satisfying fat course it is.
And keep the chips in perspective. The guacamole is rarely the calorie problem at a snack — the tortilla chips are. A single ounce of chips runs about 140 calories, and almost nobody stops at one ounce, so a bag-and-jar session is mostly a chip-calorie session with a healthy dip riding along. The upgrade that actually moves the needle isn’t a lighter guac — it’s a better dipper: scoop it with raw peppers, cucumber rounds, jicama, or endive, and you turn a calorie-dense snack into a vegetable-forward one while keeping every bit of the avocado’s benefit.
Scope
This page covers Wholly Classic Guacamole, Classic (28 oz/1.75 lbs/794 g), UPC 616112028155, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2286136. Wholly sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
HASS AVOCADOS, JALAPENO PUREE (WHITE VINEGAR, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT), DEHYDRATED ONION, SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2 Tbsp
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 Tbsp) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 |
| Protein | 0.999g |
| Total Fat | 5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.999g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.01g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 105mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 0mg |
| Iron | 0mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Classic Guacamole, Classic (28 oz/1.75 lbs/794 g) · UPC 616112028155. 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
Is guacamole healthy?
Yes — genuinely, and more so than most dips. Wholly Classic is mostly mashed Hass avocado, which means the 5g of fat per 2 Tbsp is overwhelmingly the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind (the same fat that makes olive oil 'good'), it carries 2g of fiber, and there's no added sugar. At 60 calories for two tablespoons it's a sensible portion. The only real caution is that the calories are denser than salsa's — guac is a food, salsa is basically free — so it's the dip you portion, not the one you pour.
Why does it only grade B- if the fat is healthy?
Because the scorecard rewards protein density and penalizes sodium, and guacamole is a flavor-and-fat dip, not a protein source — there's only ~1g of protein per serving, which drags the protein-density line to a C-. The avocado's fat is genuinely good, but the formula still counts total saturated fat (1g here) and sodium (105mg), so it lands at B-. That B- is the best grade in the salsa-and-dip group precisely because avocado brings real fiber and good fats that plain salsa can't.
Is store-bought guacamole as good as making it fresh?
Nutritionally it's close. Wholly's list is short and recognizable — Hass avocados, jalapeño purée, dried onion, salt, garlic — with no preservatives or added oils padding it out, so the macros mirror homemade guac fairly well. The main trade-offs are flavor (fresh lime and cilantro beat any jar) and sodium: the jar adds salt you'd control yourself at home. If convenience keeps avocado in your rotation, this is a legitimate version of the real thing.
What counts as a serving, and is it easy to overeat?
A serving is 2 Tbsp (30g) — 60 calories. Guacamole is easier to over-portion than salsa because it's rich and creamy: a generous scoop at a party is closer to a half-cup, which is 4x the serving and 240 calories. That's still fine food, but it's no longer a 'free' dip. The chips are usually the bigger calorie load anyway — a single ounce of tortilla chips (about 140 calories) outweighs the guac you put on it.
How can I keep the sodium down?
Sodium here is already modest at 105mg per 2 Tbsp (about 5% of the daily limit) — the lowest of any product in this dip group. To go lower, you can stretch the jar by mashing in extra fresh avocado, or pair it with raw vegetables (peppers, cucumber, jicama) instead of salted chips, which removes the chips' sodium entirely. The guac itself isn't the sodium problem; the salty thing you scoop it with usually is.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2286136. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.