Cream cheeses
Philadelphia Neurphatel Cheese
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 73
Philadelphia Neurphatel Cheese scores 73 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 Xanthan gum: An ingredient class 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Neurphatel Cheese
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 27 = 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 70 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 28 g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CHEESE CULTURE Contains Milk.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Foil, Paper
Context only: no points in v1.
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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 -
Cream Cheese Spread Philadelphia · 48 oz (3 lb) 1.36 kg High in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Whipped original Whipped Cream Cheese Spread Philadelphia · 8 oz Ultra-processed Score 66 out of 100 Good -
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More from Philadelphia
Sources
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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