Cheeses
Jarlsberg Original Semi-Soft Part-Skim Cheese
Score
Why it scores 89
Jarlsberg Original Semi-Soft Part-Skim Cheese scores 89 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 2.5 points Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- minus 1 points 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.
Better cheese
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Jarlsberg Original Semi-Soft Part-Skim Cheese
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 70 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 ONZ (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
## Ingredients Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Culture, Salt, Microbial Rennet
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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