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Light cheese
Light cheese provides 169 kcal per 100 g, with 2.8 g of sugars and 13.9 g of protein. That is 41% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cream cheeses category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 169 kcal | 179 −6% |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 14.2 −47% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 9.5 −50% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9 g | 5.4 +82% |
| Total sugars | 2.8 g | 4.8 −41% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1.3 −100% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 8.4 +65% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 0.8 +130% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2168 Cream cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cream cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cheese (53%) (Milk), Partially Reconstituted 'Skimmed Milk Powder, Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifying Salts (Triphosphates, Polyphosphates, Sodium Phosphate), Modified Maize Starch
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5016049086535
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light cheese?
Light cheese contains 169 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Light cheese?
Light cheese has 2.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Light cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Light cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Light cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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