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Garlic & Herb Plant Based Cheese, 4.5 OZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Garlic & Herb Plant Based Cheese, 4.5 OZ

LAUGHING COW
Available at Whole Foods
35
Calories
0g
Protein
60mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated plant-based / dairy-alternative section or near spreads and soft cheeses — a small, spreadable wheel for crackers, bagels, or lunchboxes. It feels convenient and slightly nostalgic (a plant-based take on a familiar creamy cheese), but the long ingredient list of modified starches, multiple oils, emulsifiers and flavorings and the ultra-smooth texture point to industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 WEDGE
Servings per Container: 8
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ALMONDMILK, (WATER,, ALMOND), COCONUT, OIL, SUNFLOWER, OIL, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH, CORN, STARCH, TRICALCIUM, PHOSPHATE, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, EACH:, SALT, PEA, PROTEIN, CITRUS, FIBER, GARLIC, POWDER, PARSLEY, LACTIC, ACID, CITRIC, ACID, SPICE, ONION, POWDER, NATURAL, FLAVOR, YEAST, EXTRACT, CHIVE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, (VITAMIN, B12)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, multiple refined oils, natural flavors, emulsifiers/stabilizers, isolated pea protein, and micronutrients) and is formulated to create a highly processed, shelf-stable spread — consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Garlic & Herb Plant Based Cheese, 4.5 OZ

The Garlic & Herb cheese is a low-calorie option, coming in at just 35 calories per wedge, which can be a great addition to a balanced diet. However, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. If you're looking for something rich in protein or fiber, this may not fit the bill, but it can be a fun, flavorful way to add some taste to your meals without a lot of calories.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicindulgent
$4.99
per package