Cheeses
Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese
15 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 73
Great Value Original Ricotta Cheese scores 73 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 3.5 points Saturated fat 8.1 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Xanthan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Organic Grass-Based Ricotta Cheese Natural By Nature · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 99 out of 100 , 26 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
Original Ricotta Cheese
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.1 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Energy 161 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 8.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 161 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 8.1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (62 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Whey, milk, vinegar, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum (stabilizers).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pp 5 polypropylene
Context only: no points in v1.
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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).”
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