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Marzetti Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
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Marzetti Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Marzetti
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
8g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marzetti Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a familiar, brightly packaged refrigerated tub found in the dairy/deli aisle alongside cream cheeses, sour creams, and other ready-to-serve dips. Supermarkets often place it near party foods and seasonal produce displays (apples, strawberries) as an easy pairing item. It suits quick entertaining, kids’ snack time, potlucks, weekend brunch spreads, and last-minute holiday trays — anytime a sweet, creamy dip would dress up fresh fruit or graham crackers. Marzetti positions itself as a family-friendly, mainstream brand: trusted, mid-price, and focused on convenience. Packaging and ads lean on approachable, homey visuals rather than gourmet pretension; the target is busy parents and hosts who want a ready-made solution that looks a little special. The label leans on comforting claims like “cream cheese” and “fruit dip,” sometimes noting “natural flavors,” but you won’t find organic or clean-label certification on this SKU. In plain terms it’s a processed dairy-based product made to be shelf-stable in the fridge and easy to scoop. Sensory impressions: thick, glossy creaminess that holds its shape on a spoon, sweet with a tangy citrus lift and a smooth, slightly elastic mouthfeel from stabilizers. It comes in a resealable plastic tub with a foil seal and bright, family-oriented graphics; the ritual is grab-a-spoon-and-dip—kids dunk apple slices after school, hosts arrange a quick fruit platter, and tailgaters pack a tub for grazing. Overall it reads as an indulgent, convenient element of American snack and party culture that trades homemade effort for ready-to-serve ease.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars7g14%
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

Water,, Cream, Cheese, Spread, [Pasteurized, Cream, and, Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Lactic, Acid,, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Carrageenan,, Natural, Flavors],, Sugar,, Lemon, Juice, from, Concentrate,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Salt,, Pectin,, Titanium, Dioxide,, Dextrose,, Cultured, Dextrose,, Xanthan, Gum,, Potassium, Sorbate, (to, Protect, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Titanium Dioxide - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, emulsifiers/thickeners like xanthan, guar and locust bean gums, sodium phosphate, carrageenan), artificial/natural flavors, sweeteners and preservatives (potassium sorbate), indicating it is ultraprocessed (NOVA group 4).

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Common Questions about Marzetti Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This dip has some tasty cream cheese and fruit flavors, but it also packs a bit of sugar—about 7 grams of added sugars per serving. If you're looking for a fun treat to enjoy with fresh fruit, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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