Milks
PHILADELPHIA 1/3 less fat Cream Cheese
31 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 70
PHILADELPHIA 1/3 less fat Cream Cheese scores 70 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Locust bean gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
PHILADELPHIA 1/3 less fat Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 30 = 70
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 60 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (31 g)
Ingredients
- Pasteurized Milk and Cream
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Salt
- Carob Bean Gum
- Guar Gum
- Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor) ( Ingredient Not in Regular Cream Cheese)
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Cheese Culture
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Whey Protein Concentrate, Contains Less than 2% of Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor) ( Ingredient Not in Regular Cream Cheese), Vitamin A Palmitate, Cheese Culture.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Philadelphia
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org