Good & Gather Classic Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese is a minimally processed cheese made from part-skim milk with reduced fat content, providing a mild cheddar flavor while offering lower saturated fat compared to full-fat cheeses.
The nutrition facts reveal that this product contains 60 calories per serving, with low saturated fat and zero trans fats, but it also has high sodium levels and no dietary fiber. While it may seem like a healthier option for reduced fat, the absence of fiber and high sodium content suggest it is more about convenience than health benefits.
Analyzing the ingredients, this product is considered minimally processed as it primarily involves pasteurized milk and natural cheese cultures without excessive artificial additives or ultra-processed components. However, the inclusion of annatto (a vegetable color) and added vitamin A palmitate leans toward processed status, though it remains relatively simple compared to other cheeses.
Instead of this processed cheese, consider a whole food alternative like Greek yogurt or avocado for a healthier source of calcium and fiber with less sodium and processed additives.
There are 60 calories in a serving of Good & Gather Classic Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Classic Mild Cheddar. Most of those calories come from protein (33%) and fat (60%).
| Serving Size | 19g | |
| Calories | 60 | |
| Calories From Fat | 36 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 3.99g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.51g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.999g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 2
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 2
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 2
A serving of Good & Gather Classic Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Classic Mild Cheddar contains 2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 2 PointsPlus and 2 SmartPoints.
Good & Gather Classic Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese, Classic Mild Cheddar contains the following ingredients:
Pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes (microbial), annatto (vegetable color), vitamin a palmitate.