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Unexpected cheddar cheese spread
Unexpected cheddar cheese spread by Trader Joe's provides 70 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 3.1 g of protein. That is 61% 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 Cheeses category and comes in a 9 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 128g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 90 kcal | 323 −78% | |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 7 g | 9% | 25.6 −79% |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 17.4 −80% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3 g | 3 g | 1% | 4.5 −49% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 1 g | 2 −61% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.4 −85% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 1.7 −73% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20931 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 18% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 0.8 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 cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
CHEDDAR CHEESE, PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBL ENZYME, WATER, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, BUTTER, CREAM, SEA SALT, LACTIC ACID, GUAR GUM. CONTAINS MILK.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 9 oz
- Serving size
- 128g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 37680244
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Unexpected cheddar cheese spread?
Unexpected cheddar cheese spread contains 70 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (128g).
How much sugar is in Unexpected cheddar cheese spread?
Unexpected cheddar cheese spread has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Unexpected cheddar cheese spread 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 Unexpected cheddar cheese spread vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Unexpected cheddar cheese spread contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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