Crackers (Appetizers)
Mondelez Smoked Gouda
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 56
Mondelez Smoked Gouda scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.3 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
Smoked Gouda
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 44 = 56
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 429 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 6 crackers (28 g) (28 g)
Ingredients
- Whole grain wheat
- canola oil
- sea salt
- buttermilk
- rice starch
- natural flavor (includes natural smoke flavor)
- sugar (high concern)
- cheddar cheese powder (cultured milk, salt, enzymes)
- gouda cheese powder (cultured milk, salt, enzymes)
- nonfat milk
- extra virgin olive oil
- malted barley flour
- salt
Label text, as published
Whole grain wheat, canola oil, sea salt, buttermilk, rice starch, natural flavor (includes natural smoke flavor), sugar, cheddar cheese powder (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), gouda cheese powder (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), nonfat milk, extra virgin olive oil, malted barley flour, salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Crunchmaster Multi-Grain 6-Seed Crunchy Baked Rice Crackers Crunchmaster · 794 g Ultra-processedSeed-oil freeContains whole grains Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Seed Flour Crackers Everything Simple Mills · 4.25 oz Contains seed oilsCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
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More from Mondelez
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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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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“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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“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