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Cheese, spread Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 210kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 11 g/ 42g (26%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 13.7 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Protein | 14 g/ 71g (19%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 17.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.22 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 430 mg/ 750mg (57%) high |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 782 mg/ 700mg (111%) high |
Sodium | 1391 mg/ 1500mg (92%) |
Allergen Info
AI-assisted Milk
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Cheese spread (a creamy, spreadable cheese). It’s usually used as a topping or filling for bread, crackers, or sandwiches.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Cheese spread can add energy and taste, and it provides some protein and fats. However, per 100g it’s relatively high in saturated fat (6.9g) and sodium (1391mg), and it also has cholesterol (28mg). It also contains carbohydrates (13.7g) with sugar (6.3g). In daily eating, this means it’s best to enjoy it in smaller amounts—especially if you’re also eating salty viands, processed foods, or you have high blood pressure. On the plus side, when portioned well, it can fit into a balanced day with your 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a thin layer instead of thick spreading (start with 1–2 tablespoons, then adjust).
- Pair it with whole grain bread or crackers and add vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) to improve fiber and overall balance.
- Balance the rest of the day: choose less salty meals and snacks if you’re using cheese spread.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep the portion smaller and add fruit or yogurt on the side for better variety.
- Check labels when possible—some spreads are lower in sodium and saturated fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Cheese spread sandwich, ensaymada, pandesal with cheese spread, grilled cheese (Filipino-style), macaroni salad with cheese spread
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Disclaimer
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