light cheese

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light cheese

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
169
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
5016049086535
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

light cheese is a product in the category “Cream cheeses”. It provides 169 kcal (682 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 15% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 48% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 160% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E451 - Triphosphates and E452 - Polyphosphates. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 682 kJ / 169 kcal 8%
Fat 7.5 g 11%
Saturated fat 4.8 g 24%
Carbohydrates 9.9 g 4%
Sugars 2.8 g 3%
Added sugars 0 g
Protein 14 g 28%
Salt 1.9 g 32%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 1,543 products in the category “Cream cheeses”.

Energy -8%
This product: 169 kcal Category median: 184 kcal
Sugars -15%
This product: 2.8 g Category median: 3.3 g
Fat -46%
This product: 7.5 g Category median: 14 g
Saturated fat -48%
This product: 4.8 g Category median: 9.3 g
Salt +160%
This product: 1.9 g Category median: 0.7 g
Protein +104%
This product: 13.9 g Category median: 6.8 g

Ingredients

Cheese (53%) (Milk), Partially Reconstituted 'Skimmed Milk Powder, Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifying Salts (Triphosphates, Polyphosphates, Sodium Phosphate), Modified Maize Starch

Allergens

Milk

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in light cheese?

light cheese contains 169 kcal per 100 g.

Is light cheese vegan?

No. The ingredient list of light cheese contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does light cheese contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of light cheese.

Which additives does light cheese contain?

light cheese contains E451 - Triphosphates and E452 - Polyphosphates.

Which allergens are in light cheese?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of light cheese lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.

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