Food
Lesser Evil Space Balls, Interstellar Cheddar
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Certified organic
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 72
Lesser Evil Space Balls, Interstellar Cheddar scores 72 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 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Space Balls, Interstellar Cheddar
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 464 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 464 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 40 balls (28 g)
Ingredients
- organic whole grain yellow corn
- organic avocado oil
- organic vegan cheddar seasoning (organic tapioca starch, organic tapioca solids, himalayan crystal salt, organic nutritional yeast, organic flavor, organic baker's yeast extract, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, lactic acid, organic ground mustard, organic spices)
Label text, as published
organic whole grain yellow corn, organic avocado oil, organic vegan cheddar seasoning (organic tapioca starch, organic tapioca solids, himalayan crystal salt, organic nutritional yeast, organic flavor, organic baker's yeast extract, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, lactic acid, organic ground mustard, organic spices),
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Mustard
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Lesser Evil
Sources
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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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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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“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