Dairy variety packs
Sargento Natural American Cheese sliced natural cheese
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 68
Sargento Natural American Cheese sliced natural cheese scores 68 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 9 points Saturated fat 18.4 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Singles American H-E-B Organics · 8 oz (226 g) Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 93 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Sliced Havarti Cheese Sargento · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Belgioioso · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Natural American Cheese sliced natural cheese
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 18.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 368 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Protein 21.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 32 = 68
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 368 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 31.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.1 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 19g
Ingredients
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.
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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).”
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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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