Cheeses
Trader Joe's Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
5 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 78
Trader Joe's Grated Parmigiano Reggiano scores 78 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Raw (unpasteurized) milk: The FDA says Listeria is often found in raw milk. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better grated parmesan
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Parmesan Freshly Grated Belgioioso · 4 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Shredded Parmesan Cheese Good & Gather · 5 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 95 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Parmesan Shredded Parmesan Cheese Kraft · 6 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 89 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Ingredients
- Raw (unpasteurized) milk minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 400 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 40 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 22 = 78
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Ingredients
Label text, as published
RAW COW'S MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk
“Pregnant women run a serious risk of becoming ill from the germ Listeria, which is often found in raw milk and can cause miscarriage, or illness, or death”
fda.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk