Cheeses
Galbani String Cheese
12 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Galbani String Cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 28.6 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3.5 points Saturated fat 8.9 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
String Cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.9 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 28.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 5 = 95 → 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 | 14.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 28.6 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 string (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, VITAMIN A PALMITATE
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Galbani
Sources
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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).”
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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.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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