Sargento sharp cheddar
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Milks

Sargento sharp cheddar

8 oz

Score

Good 79 out of 100 High confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • No synthetic dyes

Why it scores 79

Sargento sharp cheddar scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 2.5 points Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
  2. minus 1 points Salt 0.5 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. Strong

Capped at 79: High in 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.

The Receipt

Sargento sharp cheddar

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [1]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
    Strong Contains some salt. [2]
subtotal−3.5

TOTAL 79Good

100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]


GTIN 00046100355602 · 2026-09-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy110 kcal
Fat9 g
Saturated fat6 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein7 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 28 g

Ingredients

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

Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto ( Vegetable Color)

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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