Emporium Selection Mozzarella Cheese
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Mozzarella

Emporium Selection Mozzarella Cheese

8 oz

Score

Good 79 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat

Why it scores 79

Emporium Selection Mozzarella Cheese scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
  3. plus 4 points Protein 17.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Mozzarella Cheese

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
    Strong High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
  • Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong High in salt. [3]
  • Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [4]
  • Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−4

TOTAL 79Good

100 − 12 = 88 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]


GTIN 04099100119589 · 2026-04-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy250 kcal
Fat17.9 g
Saturated fat12.5 g
Carbohydrates3.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein17.9 g
Salt0.9 g

Serving: 1 serving (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

pasteurized milk, vinegar, salt, microbial enzymes,

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk