Cheeses
365 Everyday Value Organic Cream Cheese
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
Why it scores 77
365 Everyday Value Organic Cream Cheese scores 77 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 Locust bean gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g: Contains some 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.
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The Receipt
Organic Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
100 − 23 = 77
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Pasteurized Milk and Cream
- Cheese Culture
- Salt
- Organic Locust Bean Gum
- Milk and Dairy (Cheese Culture, Organic Pasteurized Milk and Cream)
- Cheese Culture
- Culture
- Locust Bean Gum
- Salt
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Organic Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Organic Locust Bean Gum ; Milk and Dairy ( Cheese Culture, Organic Pasteurized Milk and Cream) ; Cheese Culture ; Culture ; Locust Bean Gum ; Salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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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“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