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Light Cream Cheese
Light Cream Cheese by Hy-Vee provides 194 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 221% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category and comes in a 8 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (31 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | 60 kcal | 323 −40% | |
| Total fat | 16.1 g | 5 g | 6% | 25.6 −37% |
| Saturated fat | 9.7 g | 3 g | 15% | 17.4 −44% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 2 g | 1% | 4.5 +42% |
| Total sugars | 6.5 g | 2 g | 2 +221% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 2 g | 4% | 21.4 −70% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.4 g | 1.7 −25% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk and cream, pasteurized skim milk, sodium citrate*, salt, cheese culture, guar gum, food starch-modified*, carob bean gum, xanthan gum, natural flavor*, vitamin a palmitate, enzymes.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (31 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0075450096149
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
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September 19, 2026
- Pack size: — → 8 oz
- Nutri-Score: e → d
- Calories: 250 → 193.55
- Fat: 21.43 → 16.13
- Saturated fat: 10.71 → 9.68
- Sugars: 3.57 → 6.45
- Salt: 1.43 → 1.29
- Protein: 7.14 → 6.45
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light Cream Cheese?
Light Cream Cheese contains 194 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (31 g)).
How much sugar is in Light Cream Cheese?
Light Cream Cheese has 6.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Light Cream Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Cream Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Light Cream Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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