Grated cheese
Kirkland Signature Shredded Mexican-Style Blend Cheese
1130 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 79
Kirkland Signature Shredded Mexican-Style Blend 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 4.5 points Saturated fat 17.6 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 24.7 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Great Value · 6 oz Less saturated fat · No natamycin Score 90 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Kraft Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
4 Cheese Mexican Sargento · 1 lb Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Fancy shredded Swiss natural cheese by SE grocers Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Shredded Provolone cheese Giant Eagle Less saturated fat Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Shredded Mexican-Style Blend Cheese
Ingredients
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 17.6 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 393 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 24.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 13 = 87 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 393 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 31.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 24.7 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28 g)
Ingredients
- Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)
- Medium Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color)
- Queso Quesadilla Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)
- Asadero Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)
- Potato Starch (Added To Prevent Caking)
- Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)
- Milk
Label text, as published
Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Medium Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Queso Quesadilla Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Asadero Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Potato Starch (Added To Prevent Caking), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor), Milk
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More grated cheese on GoodSwap
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Parmesan & Romano Cheese Kraft · 227 g Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
Mexican Style a blend of cheddar, monterey jack, asadero & quesadilla finely shredded cheeses Happy Farms by ALDI · 340 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatNo synthetic dyes Score 73 out of 100 Good -
Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese Kirkland Signature · 1.13 kg Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatNo synthetic dyes Score 69 out of 100 Good -
Grated parmesan cheese Kraft · 16 oz Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend Trader Joe's · 12 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatNo synthetic dyes Score 75 out of 100 Good -
Sharp Cheddar Farmstyle Shreds Tillamook · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatNo synthetic dyes Score 76 out of 100 Good
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Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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