Cheeses
El Mexicano Whole Milk Fresh Cheese
10 oz (283 g)
Score
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
El Mexicano Whole Milk Fresh 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 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 14.3 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.
Better cheese
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Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Less saturated fat Score 99 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Hatch Chile Fresh Goat Milk Cheese Cypress Grove Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Polly o whole milk mozzarella cheese Polly-O Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese Belgioioso Less saturated fat Score 90 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whole Milk Fresh Cheese
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 14.3 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 286 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 21.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 14 = 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 | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 1g
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.”
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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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