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Cacique Queso Fresco - Part Skim Milk Cheese
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Cacique Queso Fresco - Part Skim Milk Cheese

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
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Why it scores 90

Cacique Queso Fresco - Part Skim Milk Cheese 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 0.5 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. Strong

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

The Receipt

Queso Fresco - Part Skim Milk Cheese

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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 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
subtotal−2.5
TOTAL 90Excellent

100 − 10.5 = 89.5 → 90

GTIN 00074562401100 · 2026-06-07

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy80 kcal
Fat6 g
Saturated fat4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein6 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 1 ONZ (28 g)

Ingredients

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

Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk and Skim Milk, Sea Salt, and 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