Is Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in saturated fat (6.25 g). Carrageenan is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread?

In label order (largest amount first): PASTEURIZED MILK, SKIM MILK AND CREAM, WATER, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, CAROB BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), and 1 more.

Does Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal effects, but regulatory bodies permit its use within limits.

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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Name: Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
Brand: Philadelphia
SKU: 0021000007554

Philadelphia

Listed as: PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 7 OZ

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

1 worth noting.

CarrageenanWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US
Some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal effects, but regulatory bodies permit its use within limits.
Worth knowing: Used as a thickener and stabilizer; some consumers avoid it due to debated health concerns.
Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

84/100 · A

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Serving size: 32 g (2 Tbsp (32g))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1PASTEURIZED MILK
2SKIM MILK AND CREAM
3WATER
4MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
5CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
6SALT
7LACTIC ACID
8CAROB BEAN GUM
9CARRAGEENAN
10NATURAL FLAVOR
11CHEESE CULTURE
12NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
13VITAMIN A PALMITATE

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (32 g)
Energy	188 kcal	60.2 kcal
Fat	10.9 g	3.5 g
of which saturated	6.3 g	2 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	6.3 g	2 g
of which sugars	3.1 g	1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	12.5 g	4 g
Sodium	344 mg	110.1 mg

Questions about Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread

Is Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in saturated fat (6.25 g). Carrageenan is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread?: In label order (largest amount first): PASTEURIZED MILK, SKIM MILK AND CREAM, WATER, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, CAROB BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), and 1 more.
Does Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal effects, but regulatory bodies permit its use within limits.

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