Cheeses
Violife just like COLBY JACK SHREDS
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 63
Violife just like COLBY JACK SHREDS scores 63 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 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: anti-caking agent, color (added), flavoring and modified starch. Emerging
- minus 3 points Salt 0.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Organic colby jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Pepper Jack Extra-Thin Food & Gather Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 89 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño Peppers Sargento Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 91 out of 100 , 28 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
just like COLBY JACK SHREDS
Ingredients
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 37 = 63
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 85 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 60 g
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- COCONUT OIL
- FOOD STARCH MODIFIED (POTATO & CORN)
- POTATO STARCH
- SALT (SEA SALT)
- ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNEL
- COLBY JACK FLAVOR (VEGAN SOURCES)
- LACTIC ACID
- OLIVE EXTRACT
- PAPRIKA EXTRACT & BETA CAROTENE (COLOR)
- VITAMIN B12
- POWERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER,COCONUT OIL,FOOD STARCH MODIFIED (POTATO & CORN),POTATO STARCH,SALT (SEA SALT),ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNEL,COLBY JACK FLAVOR (VEGAN SOURCES),LACTIC ACID,OLIVE EXTRACT,PAPRIKA EXTRACT & BETA CAROTENE (COLOR),VITAMIN B12,POWERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Violife
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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“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
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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