Philadelphia cream cheese

in Cheeses Barcode 5000224026386
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Philadelphia cream cheese provides 223 kcal per 100 g, with 4 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 99% 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. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
20.3 g · High
Saturated fat
14.5 g · High
Sugars
4 g · Low
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 100 g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 223 kcal 223 kcal 323 −31%
Total fat 20.3 g 20.3 g 26% 25.6 −21%
Saturated fat 14.5 g 14.5 g 73% 17.4 −17%
Carbohydrates 4.7 g 4.7 g 2% 4.6
Total sugars 4 g 4 g 2 +99%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.3 −100%
Dietary fiber 0.2 g 0.2 g 1% 0.2 −18%
Protein 5.3 g 5.3 g 11% 21.4 −75%
Salt 0 g 0 g 1.7 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20951 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Low sugar
4 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Sodium-free
0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other cheeses

Calories lower 14%
Sugars higher 14%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 35%
Protein top 95%
Fiber top 9%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Full fat soft CHEESE, salt, stabiliser (locust bean gum), acid (citric acid).

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
100 g
Sold in
United States
Barcode
5000224026386

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Philadelphia cream cheese?

Philadelphia cream cheese contains 223 kcal per 100 g and about 223 kcal per serving (100 g).

How much sugar is in Philadelphia cream cheese?

Philadelphia cream cheese has 4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia cream cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Philadelphia 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 April 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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