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Cheese spread
Calories & nutrition facts
American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 176 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 27%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 8.9 g 11%
- Saturated fat 5.6 g 28%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 7.1 g —
- Sodium 1102 mg 48%
- Cholesterol 38 mg 13%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 185 µg 21%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.46 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.44 mg 34%
- Niacin (B3) 0.15 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.8 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 1.2 µg 49%
- Choline 42.6 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 557 mg 43%
- Iron 0.36 mg 2%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 931 mg 74%
- Potassium 250 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.8 mg 16%
- Copper 0.03 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 15.5 µg 28%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 176 | 13 g | 11 g | 8.9 g |
| 1 × piece | 21 g | 37 | 2.8 g | 2.2 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 × package | 566 g | 996 | 76 g | 61 g | 50 g |
| 2 × piece | 42 g | 74 | 5.6 g | 4.5 g | 3.7 g |
| ½ × piece | 10.5 g | 18 | 1.4 g | 1.1 g | 0.9 g |
| 3 × piece | 63 g | 111 | 8.4 g | 6.7 g | 5.6 g |
| 4 × piece | 84 g | 148 | 11 g | 9 g | 7.5 g |
Similar foods
- Cream cheese spreadcream cheese base295 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar processed cheese spreadprocessed product, reduced fat199 kcal / 100 g
- American cheese spreadpasteurized process290 kcal / 100 g
- Processed cheese spreadmade from cream cheese, spreadable, min. 60 % fat in dry matter328 kcal / 100 g
- Reduced fat cream cheese spread258 kcal / 100 g
- Dairy spreadplain/herbs248 kcal / 100 g
- Spreadable processed cheese50% fidm316 kcal / 100 g
- American pasteurized process cheeselow fat180 kcal / 100 g
- American cheesenonfat or fat free126 kcal / 100 g
- Light dairy spreadplain/herbs175 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cheese spread
How much cheese spread is a typical serving?
A small portion is about 21 g—roughly one individually wrapped portion or a heaped tablespoon, depending on how soft it is. Spread it over bread or crackers rather than eating straight from a large tub.
Can you melt cheese spread into a sauce?
Yes. Stir it into a pan of hot pasta, a little at a time, over a low heat; loosen with a splash of pasta water and avoid boiling, which can make it oily or grainy. It also melts into a quick sauce for baked potatoes or steamed vegetables.
What can you make with cheese spread besides sandwiches?
Use it as a filling for jacket potatoes, a dip for vegetable sticks, or a quick topping for toast. For a simple pasta sauce, combine it with hot pasta and a spoonful of cooking water.
How should you store cheese spread after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use a clean knife or spoon each time to avoid introducing crumbs. Follow the pack’s storage instructions and use it within the stated time after opening.
Can you freeze cheese spread?
Freezing is usually a poor choice: thawed spread can separate and turn grainy, so it may no longer spread smoothly. Freeze it only if you plan to stir it into a cooked sauce, where the texture matters less.
How is cheese spread different from cream cheese spread?
Cheese spread is typically firmer and more savoury, while cream cheese spread is softer and richer. Per 100 g, cream cheese spread has 295 kcal and 28.6 g fat, compared with 176 kcal and 8.9 g fat in cheese spread.
Does cheese spread need cooking?
No; it is ready to eat straight from the pack. You can also spread it on bread before grilling, but watch closely because it softens and can brown quickly.
Is cheese spread high in calcium?
Yes. A 21 g portion contains 117 mg calcium; cheese spread is also high in phosphorus, with 931 mg per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170896 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
