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Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese
Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese by Trader Joe's provides 233 kcal per 100 g, with 13.3 g of sugars and 10 g of protein. That is 180% 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 Cream cheeses category and comes in a 12 oz (340 g) pack. Contains: fish, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 233 kcal | 70 kcal | 179 +30% | |
| Total fat | 15 g | 4.5 g | 6% | 14.2 +6% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 3 g | 15% | 9.5 +5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 5 g | 2% | 5.5 +206% |
| Total sugars | 13.3 g | 4 g | 4.8 +180% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 3 g | 6% | 8.4 +19% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | 0.8 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2164 Cream cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 17% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pasteurized Skim Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Whey Proteins, Citric and Lactic Acids, Salt, Gums (Xanthan, Locust Bean, Guar), Microbial Rennet. MADE IN FACILITY THAT PROCESSES TREE NUTS AND FISH
- Allergens
- FishMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz (340 g)
- Serving size
- 1 portion (30 g)
- Labels & certifications
- Milk from cows not treated with rBST
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00798556
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese?
Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese contains 233 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1 portion (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese?
Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese has 13.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Soft Spreadable 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 Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Fish, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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