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Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, 2 Pack
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Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, 2 Pack

Philadelphia
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese 2-pack sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle, tucked with other spreads and soft cheeses—near butter, sour cream, cream cheese tubs, and bagel displays—to catch the breakfast and baking shopper. It reads as an every-home staple for bagel mornings, weekend brunches, and holiday baking: a go-to for cheesecakes, frosting, savory dips, and simple cream-cheese-and-smoked-salmon plates. The brand leans on a long-standing American heritage position: familiar, reliable, and mainstream, pitched to home cooks, meal-preppers, and families who want convenience and consistent quality rather than artisan cachet. Packaging and label copy emphasize “made with fresh milk and real cream” and “no preservatives,” creating a mild natural/ wholesome halo; there is no organic certification or child-focused branding and the keto/low-carb language appeals to health-conscious adults. In plain processing terms, the product is made from pasteurized milk and cream with a short ingredient list and a stabilizer to create a stable, spreadable texture. Sensory-wise, the cheese is dense yet smooth, cool to the touch, spreadable straight from the block, with a rich, slightly tangy dairy flavor and a creamy mouthfeel that dresses up both sweet and savory recipes. Rituals around it are tactile and domestic: unwrapping foil-wrapped 8-ounce blocks from a twin pack, softening at room temperature for spreading on warm bagels, folding into batters, or whipping into frosting. The product fits squarely in American grocery culture as an everyday indulgence—familiar, comforting, and versatile.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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,, SALT,, GUAR, GUM,, CHEESE, CULTURE.

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?

Although the ingredient list is short, the industrial formulation includes a stabilizer (guar gum) and manufacturing to create a uniform, spreadable product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, 2 Pack

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals! Philadelphia cream cheese offers a creamy texture and rich flavor, but it's also higher in fat, particularly saturated fat. If you're looking for a treat or a flavorful addition to your bagel, it fits the bill, but if you're watching your fat intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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