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Athenos Feta Cheese Crumbled
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Athenos Feta Cheese Crumbled

6 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
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Why it scores 79

Athenos Feta Cheese Crumbled scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 10.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Protein 51 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in 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.

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The Receipt

Feta Cheese Crumbled

START100

Ingredients

  • Powdered cellulose
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natamycin
    Regulatory Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. [2]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 10.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [3]
  • Energy 250 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [4]
  • Protein 51 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−5.5
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00070277105203 · 2026-02-23

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy250 kcal
Fat63.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates12.8 g
Sugars12.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein51 g
Salt10.2 g

Serving: 1 serving (28 g)

Ingredients

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

Feta cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), powered cellulose to prevent caking, 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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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)

    Health Canada · Oct 20, 2025 · Regulator

    “B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”

    canada.ca

  3. 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

  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

  5. 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