Cheese and onion chips
Lesser Evil Crunchy Cheezmos Cowboy Cheddar
28 g
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 79
Lesser Evil Crunchy Cheezmos Cowboy Cheddar 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 7 points Saturated fat 8.9 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat, saturated fat and salt (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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New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Adams Reserve · 10 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Cheese British Organic Dairy Co. · 7 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Mild Cheddar Morrisons Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Great Value · 6 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 90 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Crunchy Cheezmos Cowboy Cheddar
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 8.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 464 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 20 = 80 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 464 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 28 Pieces (28 g)
Ingredients
- Organic milled corn
- organic avocado oil
- organic tapioca solids
- organic cheddar cheese (organic milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)
- sea salt
- organic buttermilk
- organic extract (not recognized)
- organic nonfat dry milk
- lactic acid
- organic annatto extract
- organic yeast
Label text, as published
Organic milled corn, organic avocado oil, organic tapioca solids, organic cheddar cheese (organic milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), sea salt, organic buttermilk, organic extract, organic nonfat dry milk, lactic acid, organic annatto extract, organic yeast.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Lesser Evil
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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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