Cheeses
Great Value Sliced Gouda
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 74
Great Value Sliced Gouda scores 74 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 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 18.4 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.
Better cheese
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Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Sliced Havarti Cheese Sargento · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Belgioioso · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic Hickory smoked gouda Whole Foods Market Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sliced Gouda
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 18.4 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 368 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 26.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 26.5 = 73.5 → 74
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 368 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 26.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 26.3 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 1 SLICE (19 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
GOUDA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Great Value
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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“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