Cheddar cheese
Red Apple Cheese Apple Smoked, Cheddar Cheese, Apple Smoked
Score
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Red Apple Cheese Apple Smoked, Cheddar Cheese, Apple Smoked 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 2.5 points Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- minus 1 points Salt 0.5 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. 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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Sharp Cheddar Cheese British Organic Dairy Co. · 7 oz Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Adams Reserve · 10 oz Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Mild Cheddar Morrisons Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Less saturated fat Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Organic mild cheddar Good & Gather Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Apple Smoked, Cheddar Cheese, Apple Smoked
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 ONZ (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes
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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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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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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