Mozzarella
Whole Foods Market Fresh Mozzarella
8 oz
Score
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Whole Foods Market Fresh Mozzarella 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 14.3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Capped at 79: High in 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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Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Less saturated fat Score 99 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Belgioioso · 16 oz Less saturated fat Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese Belgoioso · 28 g Less saturated fat Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Hatch Chile Fresh Goat Milk Cheese Cypress Grove Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Fresh Mozzarella
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 14.3 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
100 − 12.5 = 87.5 → 88 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 ONZ (28 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured Pasteurized Milk
- Citric Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Salt
- Microbial Enzymes
- Milk and Dairy ( Cultured Pasteurized Milk)
- Citric Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Salt
- Microbial Enzymes
Label text, as published
Cultured Pasteurized Milk ; Citric Acid ; Lactic Acid ; Salt ; Microbial Enzymes. ; Milk and Dairy ( Cultured Pasteurized Milk) ; Citric Acid ; Lactic Acid ; Salt ; Microbial Enzymes
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More mozzarella on GoodSwap
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Mozzarella cheese Simply Nature High in saltHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds Tillamook Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
Fresh Mozzarella Pearls Belgioioso · 8 oz Score 91 out of 100 Excellent -
Mozzarella cheese Kraft · 14 oz/396 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Mozzarella Cheese Emporium Selection · 8 oz High in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Great Value Sliced Mozzarella Great Value · 227 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good
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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).”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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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