Mozzarella
Kroger Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
226 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 71
Kroger Mozzarella Shredded Cheese scores 71 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 10.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Kraft Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 99 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
MOZZARELLA shredded cheese Happy Farms · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Delallo mozzarella 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 10.7 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 286 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 28.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 29 = 71
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 | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 28.6 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28 g)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK
- CHEESE CULTURE
- SLAT (not recognized)
- ENZYMES
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- POTATO STARCH
- CORN STARCH
- DEXTROSE AND CALCIUM SULFATE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING)
- NATAMYCIN ( A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SLAT, ENZYMES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE AND CALCIUM SULFATE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN ( A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More mozzarella on GoodSwap
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Mozzarella cheese Simply Nature High in saltHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds Tillamook Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
Fresh Mozzarella Pearls Belgioioso · 8 oz Score 91 out of 100 Excellent -
Fresh Mozzarella Kirkland Signature · 2 × 510 g High in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Finely Shredded Mozzarella Organic Valley · 170 g Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 78 out of 100 Good -
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Great Value · 16 oz/1 lb/453 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Kroger
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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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
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org