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Cedar's Feta Dip
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Cedar's Feta Dip

8 oz

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 40

Cedar's Feta Dip scores 40 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong
  3. Saturated fat 8.9 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Feta Dip

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Milk protein concentrate / isolate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Pectin
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Locust bean gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−28

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [4]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: industrial protein, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [4]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 8.9 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 1.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [6]
  • Energy 214 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Protein 10.7 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 40Okay

100 − 60 = 40

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

GTIN 00044115088508 · 2026-01-07

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy214 kcal
Fat16.1 g
Saturated fat8.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates7.1 g
Sugars3.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein10.7 g
Salt1.6 g

Serving: 2 tbsp (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, CULTURED PASTEURIZED CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, STABILIZER (FOOD STARCH, GELATIN, PECTIN), LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES: L. PARACASEI, P. FREUDENREICHII, S. THERMOPHILUS, L. BULGARICUS, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), FETA (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ONION, GARLIC, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SEA SALT, SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  6. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  7. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk