Cheeses
Follow Your Heart Cheddar Style Dairy-Free Cheese Shredded
7 oz/200 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 52
Follow Your Heart Cheddar Style Dairy-Free Cheese Shredded scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) 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 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: anti-caking agent, color (added), flavoring, humectant and industrial protein. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Great Value · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 90 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Kraft Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Adams Reserve · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 97 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
MOZZARELLA shredded cheese Happy Farms · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cheddar Style Dairy-Free Cheese Shredded
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Potato protein minus 1.5 points
- Glycerin minus 1.5 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 286 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
100 − 48 = 52
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28 g)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- COCONUT OIL
- POTATO AND CORN STARCHES
- EXPELLER-PRESSED CANOLA OIL
- NATURAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS AUTOLYZED YEAST)
- CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
- POTATO PROTEIN
- SEA SALT
- VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
- CELLULOSE
- LACTIC ACID
- SODIUM BICARBONATE
- CITRIC ACID
- SODIUM CITRATE
- ANNATTO FOR COLOR
- BETA CAROTENE FOR COLOR
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, COCONUT OIL, POTATO AND CORN STARCHES, EXPELLER-PRESSED CANOLA OIL, LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS AUTOLYZED YEAST), CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTATO PROTEIN, SEA SALT, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, ANNATTO FOR COLOR, BETA CAROTENE FOR COLOR.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Follow Your Heart
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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