Cream cheeses
Philadelphia
31 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 64
Philadelphia scores 64 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 4.5 points Saturated fat 11.3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Philadelphia
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Sorbic acid 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 11.3 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 200 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
100 − 36.5 = 63.5 → 64
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 19.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.4 g |
| Sugars | 6.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 31g
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM
- WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- SALT
- GUAR GUM
- CAROB BEAN GUM
- SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- CHEESE CULTURE
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, GUAR GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE*, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CHEESE CULTURE
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More cream cheeses on GoodSwap
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Cream Cheese Philadelphia · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fat Score 77 out of 100 Good -
Original Cream Cheese Tillamook · 7 oz/198 g Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatNo additives Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Original The Laughing Cow · 8 Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatSeed-oil free Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Probiotic Cream Cheese Nancy's · 8 oz High in saturated fatCertified organic Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Seriously Strawberry Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread Tillamook Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Lactose Free Cream Cheese Green Valley · 8 oz High in saturated fatCertified organic Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Philadelphia
Sources
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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