Cheese spreads substitutes
Kite Hill Chive Cream Cheese Alternative
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 76
Kite Hill Chive Cream Cheese Alternative scores 76 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 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
Chive Cream Cheese Alternative
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 24 = 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 60 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (33 g)
Ingredients
- Almond Milk (Water, Almonds)
- Salt
- Chives
- Enzyme
- Xanthan Gum
- Guar Gum
- White Pepper
- Mushroom Extract (to Help Preserve Freshness)
- Lactic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Cultures
Label text, as published
Almond Milk ( Water, Almonds), Salt, Chives, Enzyme, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, White Pepper, Mushroom Extract (to Help Preserve Freshness), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Cultures.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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“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