Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread by First Street scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (milk, cheese).
Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread by First Street provides 267 calories, 3.2g protein, 25.8g fat, and 3.2g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (16.1g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread by First Street sits near the middle of the cheese category with 267 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321). Low protein at just 3.2g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 267 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 3.2g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 3.2g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 16.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 452mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing blood sugar levels. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 16.1g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Chive & Onion Cream 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
Pasteurized milk and cream, water, salt, cheese culture, chives*, guar gum, onions*, lactic acid, carob bean gum, xanthan gum, natural flavor, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).