Cheeses
Sargento Colby-Jack Sliced Colby-Jack Cheese
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 77
Sargento Colby-Jack Sliced Colby-Jack Cheese scores 77 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 Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory
- minus 1.5 points Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Colby Jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed Score 94 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic colby jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Belgioioso · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 91 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 94 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Not ultra-processed · No natamycin Score 91 out of 100 , 14 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Colby-Jack Sliced Colby-Jack Cheese
Ingredients
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 23 = 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 70 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 SLICE (19 g)
Ingredients
- Ingredients Colby Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto ( Vegetable Color))
- Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)
- Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)
Label text, as published
Ingredients Colby Cheese [ Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto ( Vegetable Color)], Monterey Jack Cheese ( Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Sargento
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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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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“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