Cream Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cream Cheese by Great Value scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on moderate protein per calorie.
Cream Cheese by Great Value provides 321 calories, 25.5g protein, 114.8g fat, and 25.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 7.9g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 25.5g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1212mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (76.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Cream Cheese by Great Value sits near the middle of the cheese category with 321 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321). Sugar is a concern at 12.8g per 100g (62% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 321 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 25.5g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Sugars: 12.8g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 76.5g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1212mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 76.5g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1212mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2423mg — roughly 105% 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 Cream Cheese doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for 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, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers (carob bean and/or xanthan and/or guar gums),