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Tillamook Pepper Jack
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Tillamook Pepper Jack

8 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
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Why it scores 90

Tillamook Pepper Jack scores 90 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
  3. Salt 0.3 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Pepper Jack

START100

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
  • Salt 0.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
subtotal−2.5
TOTAL 90Excellent

100 − 10.5 = 89.5 → 90

GTIN 00072830030137 · 2026-08-11

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy80 kcal
Fat7 g
Saturated fat4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates4 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein5 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 1 slice (25 g)

Ingredients

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

Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Enzymes.

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. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  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