Appetizers
Simply Nature White Cheddar Puffs
4 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 67
Simply Nature White Cheddar Puffs scores 67 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 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 3.6 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 puffs and curls
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White cheddar puffs Aldi Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
White Cheddar baked corn puffs Good & Gather · 1.5 oz/43 g Not ultra-processed Score 77 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Lightly salted baked green pea & chickpea puffs, lightly salted Watusee Foods · 23 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Aged White Cheddar Baked Puffs Simple Truth Organic · 4 oz/113 g Not ultra-processed Score 79 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Aged white cheddar Pirate's Booty · 6 oz/170 g Not ultra-processed Score 79 out of 100 , 12 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
White Cheddar Puffs
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 464 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 33 = 67
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 464 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 4 serving (100 g)
Ingredients
- CORNMEAL
- SOYBEAN OIL
- RICE FLOUR
- ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE (ORGANIC MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
- ORGANIC WHEY
- ORGANIC BUTTERMILK
- SEA SALT
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- LACTIC ACID
- ORGANIC SKIM MILK
- BLACK PEPPER
Label text, as published
CORNMEAL, SOYBEAN OIL, RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE [ORGANIC MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ORGANIC WHEY, ORGANIC BUTTERMILK, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, ORGANIC SKIM MILK, BLACK PEPPER.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Simply Nature
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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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)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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