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Cheese spread, plain

Plain cheese spread is a spreadable dairy product sold in portions and tubs. It mainly provides fat and protein, along with minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. Per 100g, it contains 19g of fat, including 13g of saturated fat, 11g of protein and 498mg of calcium.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The saturated fat and salt content are worth noting for people monitoring their intake, and amounts may vary between products. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

237 kcal

Energy

984 kJ

Fat

19g

of which saturates

13g

Carbohydrate

6.5g

of which sugars

6.5g

Fibre

0g

Protein

11g

Salt

1.8g

Alcohol

0g

Water

58g

Cholesterol

55mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

234µg

Vitamin D

0.2µg

Vitamin E

0.24mg

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.05mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.36mg

Niacin (B3)

0.1mg

Vitamin B6

0.08mg

Vitamin B12

0.6µg

Folate

19µg

Calcium

498mg

Iron

Trace

Magnesium

24mg

Phosphorus

835mg

Potassium

219mg

Sodium

730mg

Zinc

1.8mg

Copper

Trace

Selenium

4µg

Iodine

29µg

Other types of cheese spread

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Cheese spread, plain, reduced fat

154 kcal

15g

7.2g

0g

Cheese spread, flavoured

258 kcal

14g

21g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (20 samples, 7 brands, portions and tubs). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published