Cheeses
Happy Farms Light Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
10 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 79
Happy Farms Light Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese 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 Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 25 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in 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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Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 99 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Low moisture part-skim mozzarella Good & Gather · 8 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 91 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Part skim ricotta cheese Calabro Cheese Corp. · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 93 out of 100 , 14 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Light Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6.3 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 208 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 25 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 15 = 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 208 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 1 piece (24 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
light low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheeses cultures, salt, microbial enzymes, vitamin a palmitate), contains: milk,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
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).”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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