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Plain Cream Cheese

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Nutri-Score D NOVA 4

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Plain Cream Cheese

16 oz in Cream cheeses Barcode 0085239166734
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Plain Cream Cheese provides 321 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 25% less 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 Cream cheeses category and comes in a 16 oz pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
32.1 g · High
Saturated fat
21.4 g · High
Sugars
3.6 g · Low
Salt
0.9 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: about 2 Tbsp. (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 321 kcal 90 kcal 179 +79%
Total fat 32.1 g 9 g 12% 14.2 +127%
Saturated fat 21.4 g 6 g 30% 9.5 +124%
Carbohydrates 7.1 g 2 g 1% 5.4 +31%
Total sugars 3.6 g 1 g 4.8 −25%
Added sugarsUSDA 0 g 0 g 0% 1.3 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.4 −100%
Protein 7.1 g 2 g 4% 8.4 −15%
Salt 0.9 g 0.2 g 0.8

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2168 Cream cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Low sugar
3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g 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 cream cheeses

Calories higher 5%
Sugars higher 47%
Salt higher 37%
Saturated fat higher 4%
Protein top 53%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM

Palm oil freeNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 3

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Quantity
16 oz
Serving size
about 2 Tbsp. (28 g)
Labels & certifications
No artificial flavors
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0085239166734

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Plain Cream Cheese?

Plain Cream Cheese contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (about 2 Tbsp. (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Plain Cream Cheese?

Plain Cream Cheese has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Plain 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 Plain Cream Cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Plain 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 18, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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