Cheeses
El Mexicano Panela Queso de Canasta Basket Cheese Grilling Cheese
28 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
El Mexicano Panela Queso de Canasta Basket Cheese Grilling Cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) 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 5 points Salt 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 16.1 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Panela Queso de Canasta Basket Cheese Grilling Cheese
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 16.1 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 321 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 21.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 14.5 = 85.5 → 86 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 321 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 1 oz. (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK, SALT, AND ENZYMES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from El Mexicano
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).”
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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.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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