Milks
Kraft Colby & monterey jack cheeses
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 71
Kraft Colby & monterey jack cheeses 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 2.5 points Modified starch: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Colby Jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 94 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño Peppers Sargento Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 91 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Monterey Jack cheese Happy Farms · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 96 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic colby jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Monterey jack cheese Weis Quality · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 89 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Colby & monterey jack cheeses
Ingredients
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 393 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 29 = 71
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 393 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 28g
Ingredients
- Colby Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [ Color])
- Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)
- Modified Cornstarch Added to Prevent Caking
- Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor)
Label text, as published
Colby Cheese ( Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [ Color]), Monterey Jack Cheese ( Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Cornstarch 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.
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More from Kraft
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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“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