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Light Cream Cheese

Light Cream Cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

Calories219 kcal
Protein6.3g
Total Fat15.6g
Saturated Fat9.4g
Carbohydrates12.5g
Sugars9.4g
Fiber0.0g
Sodium594mg
Protein per 100 kcal2.9g

About This Product

Light Cream Cheese by Great Value scores 6/10 for Bone Health based on moderate-high sodium.

Light Cream Cheese by Great Value provides 219 calories, 6.3g protein, 15.6g fat, and 12.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.9g of protein per 100 calories. 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.
  • Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.

Deep Analysis

Light Cream Cheese by Great Value is a lower-calorie option in the cheese category at 219 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 321. Low protein at just 6.2g per 100g — well below the 26.3g average.

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Calories: 219 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
  • Protein: 6.2g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
  • Sugars: 9.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
  • Saturated fat: 9.4g per 100g
  • Sodium: 594mg per 100g — on the higher side

Who Should Eat This

Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.

Watch Out

  • Saturated fat at 9.4g 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 Light Cream Cheese 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 skim milk, pasteurized milk and cream, whey protein concentrate, modified food starch*, sodium citrate*, lactic acid*, salt, natural flavor*, cheese culture, stabilizers (carob bean and/or xanthan and/or guar gums), citric acid*, potassium sorbate (preservative)*, sodium phosphate*, vitamin a palmitate.