Cheeses
365 Whole Foods Market Cream Cheese Spread
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 69
365 Whole Foods Market Cream Cheese Spread scores 69 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 20 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Guar 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
Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 31 = 69
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 90 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 g)
Ingredients
- Pasteurized Milk and Cream
- Whey
- Cheese Culture
- Salt
- Guar Gum
- Carob Bean Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Milk and Dairy (Cheese Culture, Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Whey)
- Whey
- Cheese Culture
- Culture
- Salt
- Guar Gum
- Carob Bean Gum
- Xanthan Gum
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Milk and Cream ; Whey ; Cheese Culture ; Salt ; Guar Gum ; Carob Bean Gum ; Xanthan Gum ; Milk and Dairy ( Cheese Culture, Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Whey) ; Whey ; Cheese Culture ; Culture ; Salt ; Guar Gum ; Carob Bean Gum ; Xanthan Gum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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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“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
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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