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Philadelphia Original Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, 8 oz Tub
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Philadelphia Original Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, 8 oz Tub

Philadelphia
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Philadelphia Original Whipped Cream Cheese Spread (8 oz tub) lives in the refrigerated dairy aisle, typically on the same shelf as other cream cheeses, spreads and refrigerated dips — near bagel cream cheeses, flavored spreads and tubs of sour cream. Shoppers spot it beside breakfast essentials like bagels, smoked salmon and lunchbox cheeses. It fits casual breakfast and brunch runs, quick weekday mornings when you need an easy spread, game-day snack prep and simple lunch or snack assemblies for kids and adults. As a well-known, heritage brand, Philadelphia positions this product as an everyday comfort: familiar, reliable and slightly indulgent. Marketing leans into “real cream and milk” and the absence of artificial preservatives, flavors and dyes, appealing to mainstream families and busy cooks who want convenience without an overtly “processed” image. The label uses health-halo language (real milk and cream, no artificial flavors) but carries no organic seal and no child-centric cartooning — it’s marketed as straightforward, family-friendly grocery fare. Processing context: this whipped spread is a formulated dairy product that includes stabilizers and texturizers to achieve its spreadable consistency. Sensory details: the tub is a resealable plastic container designed for repeated fridge use; the spread is light, airy and smooth — distinctly whipped — with a creamy, slightly tangy dairy flavor and a resilient, soft texture that spreads easily on bagels, crackers or veggies. Rituals include scooping with a butter knife, smoothing over a warm bagel, or folding into dips and spreads. The product occupies a space between homemade cream cheese and convenience-focused spreads in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* 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,, SKIM, MILK,, WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SALT,, GUAR, GUM,, XANTHAN, GUM,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, LACTIC, ACID,, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE,, NATAMYCIN, (A, NATURAL, MOLD, INHIBITOR),, CHEESE, CULTURE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, whey protein concentrate, gums, natamycin) and is a formulated, ready-to-use product, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Philadelphia Original Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, 8 oz Tub

The whipped cream cheese spread has its perks, especially if you're looking for a creamy, tangy addition to your bagel or dip. At 50 calories per serving, it’s relatively low in calories, but it does contain some preservatives and is not high in protein or fiber. So, if you're aiming for a balanced diet, think of it as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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