Cheeses
Emporium Selection shredded PARMESAN CHEESE
5 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Emporium Selection shredded PARMESAN CHEESE scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 3.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- 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 grated parmesan
-
Shredded Parmesan Sartori · 28 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Shredded Parmesan Cheese Good & Gather · 5 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Parmesan Shredded Parmesan Cheese Kraft · 6 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 89 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Grated Parmesan Cheese 4c Foods Corp. · 5 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Parmesan Freshly Grated Belgioioso · 4 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
shredded PARMESAN CHEESE
Ingredients
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 3.2 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 393 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 32.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 393 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 28.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 32.1 g |
| Salt | 3.2 g |
Serving: 1 oz (28 g)
Ingredients
- PARMESAN CHEESE: (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
- POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING
- NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
Label text, as published
PARMESAN CHEESE: (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR). CONTAINS: MILK
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More cheeses on GoodSwap
-
Light Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges The Laughing Cow · 8 × 19 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Low Fat Cottage Cheese Darigold · 113 g Ultra-processedContains emulsifiers studied for gut effectsMay contain traces of 1,4-dioxane Score 57 out of 100 Okay -
String Cheese Frigo Cheese Heads · 28 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Mexican Style Blend Shredded Cheese Kroger · 28 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 54 out of 100 Okay -
Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat Minimum Great Value · 48 oz Ultra-processedContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 64 out of 100 Good -
String Frigo Cheese Heads · 28 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Emporium Selection
-
Crumbled Feta Cheese Original Emporium Selection · 4 oz Score 79 out of 100 Good -
New York White Cheddar Cheese Emporium Selection · 283 g Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Gouda Deli Sliced Cheese Emporium Selection · 7 oz Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Plain Goat Cheese Emporium Selection · 4 oz Score 79 out of 100 Good
Sources
-
11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
-
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
-
“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
-
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
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk