Cheeses
Bongards Premium Cheese American Cheese
2 lb (.907 kg)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 66
Bongards Premium Cheese American Cheese scores 66 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 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 21.4 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Singles American H-E-B Organics · 8 oz (226 g) Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 93 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Hill Country Fare · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 83 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic American Singles Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Horizon Organic · 227 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 80 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
American Grana Extra Aged Parmesan Cheese Belgioioso · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No maltodextrin Score 79 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
American Cheese Organic Valley · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · No maltodextrin Score 79 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
American Cheese
Ingredients
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Sorbic acid minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.9 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 21.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 34 = 66
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 7.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 1 oz. (28 g/ about 1/4 cup)
Ingredients
- Cultured Skim Milk and Milk
- Water
- Nonfat Dry Milk
- Maltodextrin
- Modified Food Starch
- Sodium Citrate
- Potassium Citrate
- Salt
- Sorbic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Paprika and Annatto (Color)
- Enzymes
Label text, as published
Cultured Skim Milk and Milk, Water, Nonfat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Paprika and Annatto (Color), Enzymes.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Cardboard
Context only: no points in v1.
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Sources
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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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)”
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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