Vegetable fats
Daiya Mozzarella Shreds
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 60
Daiya Mozzarella Shreds scores 60 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 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavor enhancer, flavoring, industrial protein and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds Tillamook Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 87 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Belgioioso · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 91 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Pearls Belgioioso · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 91 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese Belgoioso · 28 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 91 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mozzarella Shreds
Ingredients
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Potato protein minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Konjac minus 1.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 40.5 = 59.5 → 60
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 1 Cup (30 g)
Ingredients
- Filtered Water
- Tapioca Starch
- Coconut Oil
- Expeller Pressed: Canola and / or Safflower Oil
- Vegan Natural Flavors
- Chickpea Protein
- Salt
- Potato Protein
- Tricalcium Phosphate
- Lactic Acid ( Vegan)
- Konjac Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Yeast Extract
- Fruit and / or Vegetable Juice Color
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Filtered Water, Tapioca Starch, Coconut Oil, Expeller Pressed: Canola and / or Safflower Oil, Vegan Natural Flavors, Chickpea Protein, Salt, Potato Protein, Tricalcium Phosphate, Lactic Acid ( Vegan), Konjac Gum, Xanthan Gum, Yeast Extract, Fruit and / or Vegetable Juice Color.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Daiya
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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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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