String cheeses
Galbani String Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
60 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Galbani String Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat, 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 snack cheese
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String Cheese Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese 365 Whole Foods Market Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
String Cheese Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Publix · 12 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Light String Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Trader Joe's · 121 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
String Cheese Mozzarella Kraft · 12 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella String Cheese Polly-O Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
String Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 286 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 25 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 14 = 86 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 string (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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