cream cheese spread
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
cream cheese spread by food club scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (milk).
cream cheese spread by food club provides 258 calories, 6.5g protein, 22.6g fat, and 6.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (14.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
cream cheese spread by food club sits near the middle of the cheese category with 258 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321). Low protein at just 6.5g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 258 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 6.5g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 6.5g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 14.5g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 14.5g 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 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 cultured milk and cream, whey, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, locust bean and guar gums).