Dips make delicious condiments, snacks and party foods, as well as providing a fun way to enjoy carrots, celery and other veggies. From indulgent nacho cheese dips for film night, to fresh houmous, tzatziki and baba ganoush to satisfy snack cravings.
With so many dips to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one you fancy. That's why we've created this guide to the best dips in the UK, paired with a ranking of our top ten favourites from Tesco, Asda and Waitrose that'll soon have you double-dipping those chips. What a scoop!
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For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of dips available and understand how our ranking was determined.
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Name | Jalapeno & Red Pepper Guacamole | Moroccan Style Houmous | Tomato & Mango Salsa | Sour Cream & Chive Dip | Aioli Dip | Tzatziki | Tex Mex Dip Trio | Beetroot, Yogurt & Sumac Dip | Baba Ganoush | Nacho Cheese Dip |
Features | An Authentic Guac Made From Sun-Ripened Mexican Avocados | A Subtly Sweet, Smoky and Spiced Houmous | A Sweet and Tangy Salsa Made From 100% Natural Ingredients | Delicious as a Dip or as Part of a Potato Salad Dressing | Tasty With Crudites, Sourdough Bread or as a Base for Rouille | A Famous Greek Appetiser | Perfect With Tortilla Chips or Enchiladas | A Colourful, Zesty and Exciting Choice | A Piquant Dip Made From Roasted Aubergine, Tahini and Spices | A Fun Dip That Can Be Heated to Make a Yummy Sauce |
Price | £2.50 | £1.60 | £2.50 | £1.40 | £1.10 | £1.60 | £1.60 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £1.20 |
Type of Dip | Guacamole | Houmous | Salsa | Sour cream dip | Aioli | Tzatziki | Salsa, guacamole, sour cream dip | Yogurt and beetroot dip | Baba ganoush | Cheese dip |
Key Ingredients | Avocado, jalapeno chilli, red onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, salt, lime juice from concentrate, coriander, garlic puree, and more | Cooked chickpeas, onion, rapeseed oil, tahini, salt, garlic, sugar, coriander, cumin seeds, ground roasted coriander, ground roasted cumin, ground paprika, and more | Mango, tomatoes, red onions, roasted red peppers, demerara sugar, lime juice from concentrate, red chilli puree, sea salt, coriander, and more | Soured cream (milk), rapeseed oil, water, onion, chive, cornflour, pasteurised free range egg yolk, white wine vinegar, salt, sugar, citrus fibre, and more | Mayonnaise (rapeseed oil, water, white wine vinegar, pasteurised egg, pasteurised egg yolk, sugar, salt), roast garlic purée, garlic purée, concentrated lemon juice | Greek style yogurt (milk), cucumber, rapeseed oil, mint, lemon juice, garlic purée, cornflour, salt | Guacamole: Avocado (81%), Vine ripened tomato salsa: Vine ripened tomatoes (45%), tomatoes (14%), and more Sour cream & chive: Soured cream chive (3%), and more | Greek style yogurt, (milk), beetroot, roasted beetroot, water, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, cornflour, sugar, spirit, and more | Aubergines, water, sesame seed paste, rapeseed oil, cooked chickpeas (water, chickpeas, acidity regulator (sodium carbonate)), and more | Water, rapeseed oil, soured cream (milk), cheddar cheese (Milk), white wine vinegar, whey powder (milk), sugar, salt, egg yolk powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried chillies, and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 2.3 g | 2 g | 0.1 g | 7.3 g | 4.7 g | 4.5 g | Guacamole: 3.7 g Vine ripened tomato salsa: 0.3 Sour cream & chive: 7.3g | 2.7 g | 2.8 g | 3.4 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 1.2 g | 2.6 g | 12 g | 2.5 g | 2.3 g | 2.5 g | 2.8 g | 5.2 g | 2.5 g | 2.6 g |
Salt per 100 g | 0.48 g | 1.2 g | 0.33 g | 0.45 g | 1 g | 0.59 g | 0.43 g | 0.50 g | 1.6 g | 1.01 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegan, gluten free, kosher | Vegan, gluten free | Vegan, gluten free | Vegetarian, gluten free | Vegetarian, gluten free | Vegetarian, gluten free | Vegetarian, gluten free | Vegetarian, gluten free | Vegetarian | Vegetarian |
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When it comes to shopping for dips, there's a whole world of tastes and flavours to explore. Many of the dips we know and love come from the region stretching from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Middle East, such as baba ganoush, tzatziki, aioli and, of course, houmous!
Prefer the tastes and flavours of Tex-Mex? Guacamole, salsa and nacho cheese dip are popular choices that work well when served with chips, crisps, bread and various Mexican dishes.
Alongside these classic dips are exciting new combinations, some blending beetroot and yoghurt made with spices like sumac, for a zesty and colourful alternative. If you don't know which one to choose, or you're making a platter to share, opt for a dip trio or multipack to experience a range of flavours.
Dips can be healthy as well as tasty, providing you're mindful of the ingredients. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired dips are often made from a range of vegetables, herbs and aromatic spices. For example, baba ganoush is made primarily from aubergine and tahini, whilst houmous has a base of chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon and olive oil.
Tzatziki is a fresh and somewhat sophisticated Greek dip, which consists of diluted yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon and dill. On the other hand, Tex-Mex style dips, such as guacamole and salsa, include avocado, tomato, jalapeno, garlic, onion, lime and coriander.
Opting for a healthier dip certainly doesn't mean sacrificing flavour. For a dip with a punch, aioli is similar to garlic mayonnaise and can be made with lemon, mustard, olive oil, and egg yolk, for a taste that's fabulous with crusty bread!
With many dips being made primarily from vegetables such as tomato, avocado and aubergine, they have the potential to be a little deceiving in terms of nutritional value. Vegetable-based dips often still contain salt, sugar, or both, so always check the nutritional information to make sure your dip is as healthy as it seems.
It's important to keep an eye on our intake of fat, salt, and sugar which, in excess, can put us at greater risk of health issues such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Reducing salt intake can help to lower blood pressure, and less sugar in your diet has many benefits such as improved mood and energy levels.
Some dips are made with ingredients that are high in saturated fat and calories, such as cream or cheese such as nacho cheese dip, sour cream, and chive dip, or guacamole. The recommended intake of saturated fat for men is no more than 30 g, and only 20 g for women, so you'll need to be mindful of how much you eat.
Vegan, gluten-free or vegetarian, there is a dip to cater to everyone's tastes, preferences and dietary needs. Baba ganoush, houmous and salsa are just some of the dips that are totally plant-based and gluten-free. Houmous even comes in a very wide range of delicious flavours, such as sweet chilli, Moroccan-style and caramelised onion.
Tzatziki, aioli, guacamole and nacho cheese dip are all suitable for vegetarians, but those who don't eat eggs may want to avoid aioli, which almost always contains egg yolk. Authentic guacamole is vegan, but always check the ingredients list as some supermarket versions add cream.
This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
£2.50
Type of Dip | Guacamole |
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Key Ingredients | Avocado, jalapeno chilli, red onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, salt, lime juice from concentrate, coriander, garlic puree, and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 2.3 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 1.2 g |
Salt per 100 g | 0.48 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegan, gluten free, kosher |
£1.60
Type of Dip | Houmous |
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Key Ingredients | Cooked chickpeas, onion, rapeseed oil, tahini, salt, garlic, sugar, coriander, cumin seeds, ground roasted coriander, ground roasted cumin, ground paprika, and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 2 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 2.6 g |
Salt per 100 g | 1.2 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegan, gluten free |
£2.50
Type of Dip | Salsa |
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Key Ingredients | Mango, tomatoes, red onions, roasted red peppers, demerara sugar, lime juice from concentrate, red chilli puree, sea salt, coriander, and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 0.1 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 12 g |
Salt per 100 g | 0.33 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegan, gluten free |
£1.40
Type of Dip | Sour cream dip |
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Key Ingredients | Soured cream (milk), rapeseed oil, water, onion, chive, cornflour, pasteurised free range egg yolk, white wine vinegar, salt, sugar, citrus fibre, and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 7.3 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 2.5 g |
Salt per 100 g | 0.45 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegetarian, gluten free |
£1.10
Type of Dip | Aioli |
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Key Ingredients | Mayonnaise (rapeseed oil, water, white wine vinegar, pasteurised egg, pasteurised egg yolk, sugar, salt), roast garlic purée, garlic purée, concentrated lemon juice |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 4.7 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 2.3 g |
Salt per 100 g | 1 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegetarian, gluten free |
£1.60
Type of Dip | Tzatziki |
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Key Ingredients | Greek style yogurt (milk), cucumber, rapeseed oil, mint, lemon juice, garlic purée, cornflour, salt |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 4.5 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 2.5 g |
Salt per 100 g | 0.59 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegetarian, gluten free |
£1.60
Type of Dip | Salsa, guacamole, sour cream dip |
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Key Ingredients | Guacamole: Avocado (81%), Vine ripened tomato salsa: Vine ripened tomatoes (45%), tomatoes (14%), and more Sour cream & chive: Soured cream chive (3%), and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | Guacamole: 3.7 g Vine ripened tomato salsa: 0.3 Sour cream & chive: 7.3g |
Sugar per 100 g | 2.8 g |
Salt per 100 g | 0.43 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegetarian, gluten free |
£2.00
Type of Dip | Yogurt and beetroot dip |
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Key Ingredients | Greek style yogurt, (milk), beetroot, roasted beetroot, water, rapeseed oil, lemon juice, cornflour, sugar, spirit, and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 2.7 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 5.2 g |
Salt per 100 g | 0.50 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegetarian, gluten free |
£2.00
Type of Dip | Baba ganoush |
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Key Ingredients | Aubergines, water, sesame seed paste, rapeseed oil, cooked chickpeas (water, chickpeas, acidity regulator (sodium carbonate)), and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 2.8 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 2.5 g |
Salt per 100 g | 1.6 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegetarian |
£1.20
Type of Dip | Cheese dip |
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Key Ingredients | Water, rapeseed oil, soured cream (milk), cheddar cheese (Milk), white wine vinegar, whey powder (milk), sugar, salt, egg yolk powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried chillies, and more |
Saturated Fat per 100 g | 3.4 g |
Sugar per 100 g | 2.6 g |
Salt per 100 g | 1.01 g |
Dietary Requirements | Vegetarian |
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