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Vermont Creamery Goat Cheese
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Vermont Creamery Goat Cheese

28 g

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in saturated fat
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Why it scores 79

Vermont Creamery Goat Cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong

Capped at 79: High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Goat Cheese

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
subtotal−4.5
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 12.5 = 87.5 → 88 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]

GTIN 00011826100126 · 2026-08-13

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy80 kcal
Fat6 g
Saturated fat12.5 g
Carbohydrates14.3 g
Sugars1 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein5 g
Salt0.2 g

Serving: 1 serving (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Ingredients: Pasteurized Cultured Goats' Milk ( Cultures Contain Milk), Salt, Enzymes ; Milk and Dairy ( Cultures Contain Milk, Pasteurized Cultured Goats' Milk) ; Cultures ; Enzymes ; Salt

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov