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Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling
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Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling

Philadelphia
24.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
4g
Protein
15g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling arrives in a 24.3 oz resealable plastic tub and reads like a shortcut to a classic American dessert. On the shelf you would spot it in the refrigerated dairy or chilled desserts aisle, near tubs of cream cheese, refrigerated pie fillings, pudding cups and no-bake pie shells. It is aimed at busy home bakers and entertaining hosts who want dessert without an oven — think weeknight treats, potlucks, or quick holiday patchwork where time is limited. The brand leans on Philadelphia’s longstanding cream cheese heritage, positioning the product as trustworthy and familiar to families, millennials juggling schedules, and anyone looking for an easy indulgence. Label copy highlights convenience and freshness — no artificial preservatives, flavors or dyes — and the resealable tub promotes reuse and portion control; however the ingredient list also shows stabilizers, sweeteners and a mold inhibitor. The product’s look is mainstream and family-friendly rather than artisanal or organic; there is no organic certification, and the “natural” and “no artificial” claims form a mild health halo. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-eat dairy-based filling made with added gums, modified starches, corn syrup solids and flavorings to ensure texture, shelf life and scoopability. Sensory-wise it is spoonable and dense yet smooth, with a creamy, slightly tangy cheesecake flavor and a glossy surface that spreads easily into a graham cracker crust; toppings like berries or chocolate are common finishing rituals. Serve chilled, scoop-and-fill rituals make it a go-to for spontaneous desserts and low-effort entertaining in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.125
Servings per Container: 8
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars13g26%
Protein4g
* 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

PASTEURIZED, MILK, AND, CREAM,, SUGAR,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, WATER,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF, SALT,, GUAR, GUM,, XANTHAN, GUM,, CHEESE, POWDER, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, WHEY,, BUTTER, (CREAM),, LACTIC, ACID,, BUTTERMILK,, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, NONFAT, MILK,, COLOR, ADDED,, NATAMYCIN, (A, NATURAL, MOLD, INHIBITOR),, CHEESE, CULTURE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • NATAMYCIN - Synthetic preservative
  • COLOR ADDED - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat filling contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, gums, corn syrup solids, mold inhibitor, natural flavors and added colors) and is formulated for shelf stability and convenience, consistent with the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! The cheesecake filling packs a punch with 240 calories per serving and is high in sugar, which might not align with everyone's health goals. It's not exactly a health food, but if you're looking for a delicious treat to enjoy occasionally, it can certainly fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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