Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps
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Cheeses

Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps

2.12 oz

Score

Good 71 out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in salt
  • High in saturated fat
  • No synthetic dyes

Why it scores 71

Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps scores 71 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. minus 9 points Salt 2.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 36.7 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.

The Receipt

Cheddar Cheese Crisps

START100

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 36.7 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
    Strong High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
  • Salt 2.9 g / 100 g minus 9 points
    Strong Very high in salt. [3]
  • Energy 567 kcal / 100 g minus 1.5 points
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [4]
  • Protein 33.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−11

TOTAL 71Good

100 − 29 = 71

Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]


GTIN 00088231413202 · 2024-11-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy567 kcal
Fat46.7 g
Saturated fat36.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates3.3 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein33.3 g
Salt2.9 g

Serving: 1 serving (30 g)

Ingredients

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

cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto (color)).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  6. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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