Grated Mozzarella
Kirkland Signature Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2.5 lb
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 69
Kirkland Signature Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese scores 69 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 5 points Salt 1.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 11.7 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.
Better cheese
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Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Trader Joe's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 89 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Low moisture part-skim mozzarella Good & Gather · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 91 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 99 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 98 out of 100 , 29 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Low Moisture Part Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 11.7 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.6 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 267 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 23.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 31.5 = 68.5 → 69
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 267 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 23.3 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
Serving: 30.0 g
Ingredients
- Low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
- potato starch
- canola oil
- cellulose
- natamycin
Label text, as published
Low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), potato starch, canola oil, cellulose, natamycin.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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.”
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