Cheeses
Organic Valley Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Score
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Organic Valley Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) 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 7.5 points Raw (unpasteurized) milk: The FDA says Listeria is often found in raw milk. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 17.9 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 Cheese British Organic Dairy Co. · 7 oz Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Adams Reserve · 10 oz Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Less saturated fat Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Mild Cheddar Morrisons Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic Sharp Cheddar 365 Whole Foods Market · 6 oz Less saturated fat Score 90 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients
- Raw (unpasteurized) milk minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 21 = 79
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Cultured Unpasteurized Milk (moderate concern)
- Salt
- Vegetarian Enzyme
- Milk and Dairy ( Organic Cultured Unpasteurized Milk)
- Enzyme
- Salt
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Organic Cultured Unpasteurized Milk, Salt, Vegetarian Enzyme ; Milk and Dairy ( Organic Cultured Unpasteurized Milk) ; Enzyme ; Salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Organic Valley
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Whole Milk Organic Valley · Half gallon (1.89 L) Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Heavy Whipping Cream Organic Valley · 16 oz Score 82 out of 100 Excellent -
Muenster Cheese Deli Slices Organic Valley · 6 oz Score 85 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Lowfat Milk Organic Valley · 1 quart/.95 L Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
Sources
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The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk
“Pregnant women run a serious risk of becoming ill from the germ Listeria, which is often found in raw milk and can cause miscarriage, or illness, or death”
fda.gov
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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