Is Philadelphia Soft Light Cream Cheese healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in saturated fat (7.4 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 Soft Light Cream Cheese?

In label order (largest amount first): Ingredients: Medium fat soft CHEESE, salt, stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan), acid (citric acid)..

Does Philadelphia Soft Light Cream Cheese contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Carrageenan (worth noting): Permitted globally but debated for potential gastrointestinal effects in sensitive individuals.

Food & BeveragesDairyUnited States

Philadelphia Soft Light Cream Cheese

Name: Philadelphia Soft Light Cream Cheese
Brand: Philadelphia
SKU: 07622210641854

Philadelphia

Listed as: PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE-SOFT LIGHT

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but 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
Permitted globally but debated for potential gastrointestinal effects in sensitive individuals.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid it due to concerns about digestive health.
Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

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

Serving size: 100 g
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Ingredients: Medium fat soft CHEESE
2salt
3stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan)
4acid (citric acid).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)
Fat	11 g	11 g
of which saturated	7.4 g	7.4 g
of which sugars	5.2 g	5.2 g
Fibre	0.4 g	0.4 g
Protein	7.2 g	7.2 g

Questions about Philadelphia Soft Light Cream Cheese

Is Philadelphia Soft Light Cream Cheese healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in saturated fat (7.4 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 Soft Light Cream Cheese?: In label order (largest amount first): Ingredients: Medium fat soft CHEESE, salt, stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan), acid (citric acid)..
Does Philadelphia Soft Light Cream Cheese contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Carrageenan (worth noting): Permitted globally but debated for potential gastrointestinal effects in sensitive individuals.

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