Cheeses
Happy Farms Colby Jack a blend of colby & monterey jack finely shredded cheeses
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 76
Happy Farms Colby Jack a blend of colby & monterey jack finely shredded cheeses scores 76 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 5 points Salt 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Colby Jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 94 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeño Peppers Sargento Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 91 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Great Value · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 90 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Organic colby jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Kraft Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Colby Jack a blend of colby & monterey jack finely shredded cheeses
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 393 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 25 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 393 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 28.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (28 g)
Ingredients
- colby cheese curel pasteurized milk
- salt
- microbenzymes annatto [vegetable color])
- mtere jack cheese (cultured pasteurizo mk salt, microbial enzymes)
- anti-caking blend (potato starch, tapioca starch, natayon [a natural mold inhibitor]) (not recognized)
- contains ilk (not recognized)
- for bestality (not recognized)
- use or freeze by date on fror once opened
- use within 5 days (not recognized)
- may be frozen for up to 2 months before opening (not recognized)
- refreezing not recommended (not recognized)
- astic how2recycle (not recognized)
- inf (not recognized)
Label text, as published
colby cheese curel pasteurized milk, salt, microbenzymes annatto [vegetable color]), mtere jack cheese (cultured pasteurizo mk salt, microbial enzymes), anti-caking blend (potato starch, tapioca starch, natayon [a natural mold inhibitor]), contains ilk, di 0% h keep refrigerated, for bestality, use or freeze by date on fror once opened, use within 5 days, may be frozen for up to 2 months before opening, refreezing not recommended, astic how2recycle,inf
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Happy Farms
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).”
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)”
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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