Mozzarella
365 Whole Foods Market Mozzarella Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 79
365 Whole Foods Market Mozzarella Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese scores 79 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 2.5 points Powdered cellulose: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- plus 2 points Protein 8 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Low moisture part-skim mozzarella Good & Gather · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 99 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Part skim ricotta cheese Calabro Cheese Corp. · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 93 out of 100 , 14 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mozzarella Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Ingredients
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 21 = 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 ONZ (28 g)
Ingredients
- Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes)
- Powdered Cellulose ( To Prevent Caking)
- Milk and Dairy (Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese)
- Powdered Cellulose
- Microbial Enzymes
- Salt
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese ( Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose ( To Prevent Caking) ; Milk and Dairy ( Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese) ; Powdered Cellulose ; Microbial Enzymes ; Salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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“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