Cheeses
Polly o string reduced fat mozzarella cheese
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Polly o string reduced fat mozzarella cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 25 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3.5 points Saturated fat 8.3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
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 cheese
-
Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 99 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Delallo mozzarella 8 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Polly o whole milk mozzarella cheese Polly-O Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Kraft Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Polly o string reduced fat mozzarella cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.3 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 25 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 7 = 93 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 24 g (1 STICK)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, VINEGAR, SALT, ENZYMES (NON-ANIMAL), VITAMIN A PALMITATE
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More cheeses on GoodSwap
-
Light Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges The Laughing Cow · 8 × 19 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Low Fat Cottage Cheese Darigold · 113 g Ultra-processedContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsMay contain traces of 1,4-dioxane Score 57 out of 100 Okay -
String Cheese Frigo Cheese Heads · 28 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
String Cheese Polly-O · 12 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Swiss Cheese Boar's Head · 28 g High in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Small Curd Cottage Cheese Kemps · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Ultra-processedContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsMay contain traces of 1,4-dioxane Score 52 out of 100 Okay
More from Polly-O
Sources
-
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
-
“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
-
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
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk