Dairylea cheese spread
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Dairylea cheese spread by Dairylea scores 8/10 for Blood Sugar based on high fiber-to-carb ratio slows glucose absorption.
Dairylea cheese spread by Dairylea provides 201 calories, 12.0g protein, 14.0g fat, and 4.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Kids / Growing health goals.
- ✓Contains 12.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
Deep Analysis
Dairylea cheese spread by Dairylea is a lower-calorie option in the cheese category at 201 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 321. Low protein at just 12.0g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 201 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 12.0g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 4.8g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Fiber: 2.3g per 100g (category avg: 2.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 9.2g per 100g
- •Sodium: 608mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 9.2g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 608mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1216mg — roughly 53% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Dairylea cheese spread doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
skimmed milk (water, skimmed milk powder),cheese, skimmed milk powder, milk fat, stabilisers (citric acid, sodium carbonate), inulin, whey powder (from milk), calcium phosphate,