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Great Value Queso Cream Cheese

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Is Great Value Queso Cream Cheese healthy?

Great Value Queso Cream Cheese scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This queso cream cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score.

How processed is Great Value Queso Cream Cheese?

Great Value Queso Cream Cheese is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Great Value Queso Cream Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized milk and cream, Cheese culture count in its favor; Stabilizers (carob bean and/or xanthan and/or guar gums) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Great Value Queso Cream Cheese

Great Value
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Walmart
Category Cheese
Summary

This queso cream cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score. It contains stabilizers like carob bean, xanthan, and guar gums, which are common in processed foods and can cause digestive issues for some individuals. However, the primary ingredients of pasteurized milk and cream provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients, which are beneficial.

Key ingredients 4

Pasteurized milk and cream
Good

Pasteurized milk and cream are primary sources of high-quality protein and calcium. The pasteurization process ensures safety by eliminating harmful bacteria. These ingredients provide essential nutrients like vitamin D and B12.

Benefits

Rich in calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle maintenance. Provides essential vitamins such as B12 and D.

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Cheese culture
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Benefits

Contributes to the development of flavor and texture in cheese products.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer in cheese. It is a common ingredient in processed foods. While necessary for flavor, excessive consumption can lead to health issues such as hypertension.

Risks

High sodium intake can contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in cheese products.

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Stabilizers (carob bean and/or xanthan and/or guar gums)
Bad

Stabilizers like carob bean, xanthan, and guar gums are used to improve texture and shelf life. These are common in processed foods and can cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals. While they help maintain product consistency, they are not nutritionally beneficial.

Risks

May cause digestive discomfort or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Benefits

Helps maintain texture and consistency in processed foods.

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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