Cheeses
Sargento Light String Cheese Reduced Fat Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese
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Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Sargento Light String Cheese Reduced Fat Low Moisture Mozzarella 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 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 28.6 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better snack cheese
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Light String Cheese Reduced Fat Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 214 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 28.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 13 = 87 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 214 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 28.6 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 piece (21 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED REDUCED FAT MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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