Why it scores 79
Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar Chesse scores 79 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 Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- minus 1 points Salt 0.5 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Sharp Cheddar Cheese British Organic Dairy Co. · 7 oz Not ultra-processed Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Adams Reserve · 10 oz Not ultra-processed Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Not ultra-processed Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Mild Cheddar Morrisons Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic mild cheddar Good & Gather Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vermont Cheddar Chesse
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Fat | 10 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 28.3495g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto ( Vegetable Color).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Boar's Head
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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“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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“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