Meals
Amy's Enchilada Cheese
127 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 68
Amy's Enchilada Cheese scores 68 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 Saturated fat 4.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Enchilada Cheese
Ingredients
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 189 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 32 = 68
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 189 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1.5 enchiladas (191 g)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- ORGANIC CORN TORTILLAS (ORGANIC WHITE CORN, WATER, TRACE OF LIME)
- ORGANIC MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
- WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
- ORGANIC ONIONS
- ORGANIC TOMATO PURE
- OLIVES
- ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR
- EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- ORGANIC GREEN CHILES
- SPICES
- CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR], ENZYMES)
- ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC GARLIC
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CORN TORTILLAS (ORGANIC WHITE CORN, WATER, TRACE OF LIME), ORGANIC MONTEREY JACK CHEESE* (ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC TOMATO PURE, OLIVES, ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC GREEN CHILES, SPICES, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR], ENZYMES), ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GARLIC.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Amy's
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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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