Cheeses
Velveeta Slices Original
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 55
Velveeta Slices Original scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) 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 9 points Salt 3.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring, industrial protein, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Baby Swiss cheese slices Our Family · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Swiss Cheese Slices 365 Whole Foods Market Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Muenster Cheese Deli Slices Organic Valley · 6 oz Less salt · No seed oils Score 85 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Mozzarella Cheese Slices Kroger · 21 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic muenster cheese slices Whole Foods Market · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Velveeta Slices Original
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Sodium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Sorbic acid minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.6 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 3.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 184 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 15.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 45.5 = 54.5 → 55
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 184 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.8 g |
| Sugars | 10.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 15.8 g |
| Salt | 3.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (19 g)
Ingredients
- whey
- milk
- milk protein concentrate
- modified food starch
- canola oil
- sodism citrate (not recognized)
- gelatin
- salt
- calcium phosphate
- sodium phosphate
- lactic acid
- sorbic acid as a preservative
- milkfat
- cheese culture
- paprika extract and annatto (color)
- enzymes
- natural flavor
- vitamin a palmitate
Label text, as published
whey, milk, milk protein concentrate, modified food starch, canola oil, sodism citrate, contains less than 2% of gelatin, salt, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, milkfat, cheese culture, paprika extract and annatto (color), enzymes, natural flavor, vitamin a palmitate, contains: milk,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.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
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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