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Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni with Parmigiano Reggiano
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Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni with Parmigiano Reggiano

2 × 680.3 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
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Why it scores 69

Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni with Parmigiano Reggiano scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
  3. Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Five Cheese Tortelloni with Parmigiano Reggiano

START100

Ingredients

  • Inulin (chicory root fiber)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [2][1]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent and flavoring. [1]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [3]
  • Salt 1.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [4]
  • Energy 270 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [5]
  • Fiber 3 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [5]
  • Protein 13 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [5]
subtotal−7
TOTAL 69Good

100 − 31.5 = 68.5 → 69

GTIN 00096619721146 · 2026-01-03

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy270 kcal
Fat8 g
Saturated fat5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates37 g
Sugars3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3 g
Protein13 g
Salt1.3 g

Serving: 1 serving (100 g)

Ingredients

  • Filling (ricotta, parmigiano reggiano cheese, mascarpone cheese, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, chicory root fiber, pecorino romano cheese, cornstarch, potato starch, dehydrated potatoes, vegetable fiber, natural flavors, salt)
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Filling (ricotta [whey, whole milk, cream, vinegar], parmigiano reggiano cheese [cow's milk, salt, rennet], mascarpone cheese [pasteurized milk, cream, citric acid], mozzarella cheese [pasteurized cultured milk, salt and enzymes], breadcrumbs [wheat flour, yeast, salt], chicory root fiber, pecorino romano cheese [pasteurized cultured sheep's milk, rennet, salt], cornstarch, potato starch, dehydrated potatoes, vegetable fiber, natural flavors, 2% or less of salt). pasta (semolina, eggs, water).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  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

  7. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org