Cheeses
Lifeway Farmer Cheese Reduced Fat
32 g
Score
Why it scores 92
Lifeway Farmer Cheese Reduced Fat scores 92 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 2.5 points Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- plus 2 points Protein 13 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Farmer Cheese Reduced Fat
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Protein 13 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 8.5 = 91.5 → 92
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 160 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (113.398 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Grade A 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Live and Active Cultures.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Lifeway
Sources
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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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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