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Simply Go Plain Cream Cheese Spread

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Is Simply Go Plain Cream Cheese Spread healthy?

Simply Go Plain Cream Cheese Spread scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This cream cheese spread is made with simple and clean ingredients, including cream, nonfat milk, sea salt, and live cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value.

How processed is Simply Go Plain Cream Cheese Spread?

Simply Go Plain Cream Cheese Spread is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Simply Go Plain Cream Cheese Spread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cream, Sea Salt, Live and Active Cultures (Bifidobacterium spp.) count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Simply Go Plain Cream Cheese Spread

Simply Go
85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Category Cheese
Summary

This cream cheese spread is made with simple and clean ingredients, including cream, nonfat milk, sea salt, and live cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value. The presence of live and active cultures supports gut health, and the use of sea salt avoids the need for artificial additives. Despite its processed nature, the absence of harmful additives and the inclusion of beneficial ingredients allow it to score well within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Cream
Good

Cream provides rich flavor and smooth texture, contributing to the overall quality of the spread.

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Sea Salt
Good

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

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Live and Active Cultures (Bifidobacterium spp.)
Good

These cultures support gut health and aid digestion, making the product beneficial for digestive wellness.

Nonfat Milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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