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Nutritional Profile of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
We got 48 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 12 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 8.1 g | 2.3 g | 148 | 1725 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 5.8 g | 1.6 g | 155 | 1102 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 4 g | 1.1 g | 170 | 1130 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 658 mg | 186.5 mg | 190 | 1859 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 9.1 g | 2.6 g | 90 | 352 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 15.3 g | 4.3 g | 115 | 565 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 505 mg | 143.2 mg | 70 | 106 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 396 mg | 112.3 mg | 86 | 199 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 146 mg | 41.4 mg | 94 | 213 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 175 mg | 49.6 mg | 82 | 231 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 440 mg | 124.7 mg | 96 | 347 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1.5 g | 411.1 mg | 92 | 206 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 4 g | 1.1 g | 102 | 572 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.7 g | 493.3 mg | 94 | 505 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 3.6 g | 1 g | 163 | 1146 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 211 mg | 59.8 mg | 148 | 772 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 68 | 459 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 86 | 267 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 464 mg | 131.5 mg | 188 | 1930 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 161 | 873 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 2.2 g | 189 | 837 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 61 | 436 |
| Folate, food | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 54 | 270 |
| Folate, total | 19 µg | 5.4 µg | 59 | 371 |
| Niacin | 125 µg | 35.4 µg | 215 | 2404 |
| Riboflavin | 185 µg | 52.4 µg | 216 | 626 |
| Thiamin | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 107 | 844 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg | 72 | 636 |
| Vitamin B6 | 45 µg | 12.8 µg | 169 | 936 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 159 | 616 |
| beta-Carotene | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 120 | 1155 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.1 µg | 0.3 µg | 112 | 914 |
| Retinol | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 94 | 319 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 161 µg | 45.6 µg | 97 | 549 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 45 | 160 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 148 mg | 42 mg | 133 | 397 |
| Copper, Cu | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 105 | 817 |
| Iron, Fe | 170 µg | 48.2 µg | 150 | 914 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 72 | 385 |
| Phosphorus, P | 152 mg | 43.1 mg | 153 | 512 |
| Potassium, K | 247 mg | 70 mg | 62 | 651 |
| Selenium, Se | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 193 | 653 |
| Sodium, Na | 359 mg | 101.8 mg | 170 | 790 |
| Zinc, Zn | 570 µg | 161.6 µg | 173 | 863 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 130 | 327 |
| Choline | 12.1 mg | 3.4 mg | 195 | 1035 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 66.7 g | 18.9 g | 233 | 1127 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 201 kcal | 57 kcal | 122 | 487 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cheese Spread (Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 240.0 g | 8.5 oz |
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| American Cheese Spread | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process) | 72 |
| Cheese Spread | No of Nutrients |
(American Or Cheddar Cheese Base, Reduced Fat) | 76 |
(American Or Cheddar Cheese Base, Reduced Fat) | 47 |
(American Or Cheddar Cheese Base) | 46 |
(Cream Cheese Base) | 51 |
(Pressurized Can) | 46 |
(Regular, Cream Cheese) | 46 |
(Swiss Cheese Base) | 46 |
| Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | No of Nutrients |
| 19 |
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