Cheeses
Galbani parmesan cheese
7 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 67
Galbani parmesan cheese scores 67 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 9 points Salt 3.8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Sarvecchio Parmesan Sartori · 28 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Galbani parmesan cheese
Ingredients
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 3.8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 400 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 33.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 33.5 = 66.5 → 67
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 26.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 33.3 g |
| Salt | 3.8 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 g)
Ingredients
- parmesan cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes)
- cellulose powder added to prevent caking
- potassium sorbate to protect flavor
Label text, as published
parmesan cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), cellulose powder added to prevent caking, potassium sorbate to protect flavor. contains: milk. american group
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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“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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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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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)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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