Best Grocery Store Guacamole

Don't have time to make your own? Dig into one of the tasty options we found.

By Trisha Calvo

April 20, 2023

guacamole in white bowl with tortilla chips surrounding it

Guacamole is one of the healthiest dips you can eat—you can actually consider it a vegetable. Avocado, the main ingredient, is rich in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

Best Tasting

Herdez Traditional Guacamole, Mild

Price: $3.15

Size: 8 ounces

Calories: 120
Saturated fat: 2 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 220 mg

The avocado flavor hits big time in this chunky guac. The cilantro, peppers, onions, and lime juice are also nicely balanced.

Next Best Tasting

Sabra Classic Guacamole

Price: $5.00

Size: 8 ounces

Calories: 100
Saturated fat: 2 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 300 mg

While Sabra's guacamole is less chunky than Herdez's, our tasters liked that it contains lots of cilantro, jalapeño, and tomato.

A Smoother Dip

Cabo Fresh Classic Guacamole, Mild

Price: $4.50

Size: 12 ounces

Calories: 100
Saturated fat: 1 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 280 mg

The texture of this dip is silkier and lighter than the others. It has a citrus kick along with some onion, garlic, and bell pepper.

Also Smooth

Calavo Authentic Guacamole, Mild

Price: $6.50

Size: 12 ounces

Calories: 100
Saturated fat: 1 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 230 mg

While the Calavo guac is smooth with hints of garlic and jalapeño, the avocado tastes slightly overripe and bitter.

For Garlic Lovers

Wholly Classic Guacamole, Mild

Price: $3.90

Size: 7.5 ounces

Calories: 140
Saturated fat: 2 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 280 mg

We noticed strong garlic and onion flavors, with a jalapeño pepper kick to this dip. But the overall taste is a little bitter.

Spicy and a Bit Slick

Yucatan Authentic Guacamole, Mild

Price: $5.00

Size: 8 ounces

Calories: 100
Saturated fat: 1 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 280 mg

Yucatan's dip has pepper flavor, but it's also a bit sour. Its smooth, slightly slick texture is possibly due to xantham gum.

For a Healthier Tortilla Chip

Look for bean-based chips. Beanitos Black Bean Tortilla Chips, for example, have roughly the same number of calories (130 per ounce) as regular tortilla chips but more protein and fiber.

Try unsalted versions. No-salt chips have 0 mg of sodium, instead of the 115 mg of sodium per 1-ounce serving (that’s 7 to 10 chips) found in some regular tortilla chips. Keep in mind that you’ll still get a hit of salt from most dips.

Skip “baked” chips. While these do contain less fat overall, the calorie count is similar to regular fried tortilla chips. And baked tortilla chips can have a little more sodium (we’ve seen an extra 20 mg per serving) to perk up the flavor.

Editor’s Note: This article also appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.

Trisha Calvo

Trisha Calvo has been the deputy editor for health and food at Consumer Reports since 2013, focusing on nutrition and food safety, frequently editing food safety investigations. Previously, she was an executive editor at Rodale Books and the executive editor at Shape magazine. You’ll often find her in her kitchen creating deliciously healthy dishes.