Cream cheeses
Great Value Cream Cheese Spread
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 63
Great Value Cream Cheese Spread scores 63 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 5 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points Saturated fat 16.1 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cream cheese
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Cream Cheese Spread Plain Good Culture · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 90 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
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Cream Cheese Spread Philadelphia · 48 oz (3 lb) 1.36 kg Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Probiotic cream cheese spread Good Culture · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 16.1 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 258 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
100 − 37 = 63
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 258 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 25.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 6.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (31 g)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM
- CHEESE CULTURE
- SALT
- GUAR GUM
- CITRIC ACID
- CAROB BEAN GUM
- XANTHAN GUM
- NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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 -
Soft Spreadable Light Cream Cheese Trader Joe's · 12 oz (340 g) Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fat Score 65 out of 100 Good -
Organic Cream Cheese Spread Clover Sonoma · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 69 out of 100 Good -
Cream Cheese Kirkland Signature · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fat Score 66 out of 100 Good
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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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“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