Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain
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Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain is a soft processed cheese spread for sandwiches, baking and dipping. It scores DB4: nutrition is low because protein is modest next to the fat, ingredients are fairly clean with cheese and milk solids leading but emulsifying salts and preservatives cost points, and risk is high from saturated fat and sodium. Best as a thin spread, used occasionally.
Ingredients, decoded
5 listed- Cheese
- milk solids
- emulsifying salts (452, 339, 331, 471)
- iodized salt
- preservatives (200, 234)
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 3 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 247 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Total sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 13 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
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What to know about Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain
A soft cheese spread heavy on salt and saturated fat
A 200 g tub of processed cheese spread made from cheese and milk solids, with emulsifying salts, iodized salt and two preservatives. It is bought as an easy spread for bread, a filling for bakes and a base for dips, and it comes from a dairy co-operative brand. The pack does not declare ingredient percentages.
Per 100 g you get 247 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 21 g fat and 3 g sugar, with no added sugar. The cost is on the salt and fat side: 13 g saturated fat and 900 mg sodium per 100 g. The pack serve is 20 g, which gives about 49 kcal, 2.3 g protein, 2.6 g saturated fat and 180 mg sodium.
The front says made from 100% pure milk, and cheese and milk solids do lead the list. The emulsifying salts, salt and preservatives that follow are what make it a spread rather than plain cheese. CleanPlate scores it DB4.
Why Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain scores DB4
Nutrition is a D because 11.5 g protein per 100 g sits beside 21 g fat. Ingredients are a B, held back by emulsifying salts. Risk is a 4 on 13 g saturated fat and 900 mg sodium per 100 g.
Low nutrient density
- Protein
- 11.5 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 247 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why D
Protein is 11.5 g per 100 g, about 19% of the calories, and most of it comes from the cheese. Fat is 21 g per 100 g, so the protein is not enough to lift the grade.
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing else adds to it. A 20 g serve gives 2.3 g protein and 49 kcal.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Cheese
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 6
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short: cheese, milk solids, emulsifying salts, iodized salt and preservatives. There are no flavours, colours or sweeteners, and no label promise is hollow, so nothing is lost on label integrity.
Points are lost for the additives. Sodium phosphates (339) and polyphosphates (452) cost ingredient points, and mono- and diglycerides (471) cost a smaller amount. Sodium citrates (331), sorbic acid (200) and nisin (234) cost none.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 900 mg
- Saturated fat
- 13 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sodium is the biggest driver: 900 mg per 100 g, 180 mg in a 20 g serve. Saturated fat follows at 13 g per 100 g, well over the 5 g high line.
Added sugar is 0 g and trans fat is 0 g, so they play no part. Energy at 247 kcal per 100 g adds nothing to the risk number.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (900mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (13g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (11.5g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain live up to its claims?
The pure milk claim is true of the main ingredients but not the whole list. Cheese and milk solids lead, followed by emulsifying salts, salt and preservatives.
- On the packBe careful
“Made from 100% Pure Milk”
Cheese and milk solids lead the list, but emulsifying salts, iodized salt and two preservatives are added as well.
- Product nameHolds
“Cheese Spread”
Cheese is the first ingredient, followed by milk solids, and 11.5 g protein per 100 g agrees with a dairy base.
- Product nameHolds
“Yummy Plain”
No flavour, herb or spice is listed, so plain describes it fairly.
What's in Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain?
Cheese and milk solids lead a short list. Watch the sodium, the saturated fat and the phosphate emulsifying salts.
The ingredient list, read for you
Cheese comes first, then milk solids, so the base is dairy. The emulsifying salts (452, 339, 331, 471) keep the cheese smooth and spreadable, iodized salt seasons it, and the two preservatives (sorbic acid 200 and nisin 234) extend its life once opened. No percentages are declared.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
900 mg per 100 g, and 180 mg in a 20 g serve. It is the largest part of the risk number.
- Saturated fatConcern
13 g per 100 g, more than twice the 5 g high line. A 20 g serve has 2.6 g.
- Phosphate emulsifying saltsWorth watching
Sodium phosphates (339) and polyphosphates (452) cost ingredient points. Mono- and diglycerides (471) cost a few more.
- Preservatives 200 and 234Worth watching
Sorbic acid and nisin are listed. Neither costs ingredient points, but they are additives that plain cheese does not need.
- ProteinFine
11.5 g per 100 g from cheese and milk solids, about 2.3 g per 20 g serve.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentages are given for the cheese or milk solids.
Who should eat Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain?
An occasional spread for most adults and children, rarely for anyone watching heart health, and a check with a doctor for lactose intolerance.
- Most adultsOccasionally
900 mg sodium and 13 g saturated fat per 100 g; use about 20 g at a time.
- ChildrenOccasionally
A 20 g serve has 180 mg sodium, and protein is modest at 2.3 g.
- Heart healthRarely
13 g saturated fat per 100 g is more than twice the high line.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Cheese and milk solids are milk-based, and lactose is not declared.
Recipes with Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain
Use a thin layer on toast, in a baked filling or mixed into a dip, and the 20 g serve keeps sodium to 180 mg.
Cheese toast
Spread a thin 20 g layer on toast for about 49 kcal and 180 mg sodium, and skip extra salt on top.
Vegetable sandwich filling
Spread it over cucumber, tomato and onion slices, so the vegetables carry the bulk and the cheese stays at one serve.
Curd and cheese dip
Stir a spoonful into thick curd with pepper and herbs, so 900 mg sodium per 100 g is spread over a bigger bowl.
Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain?
Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain is a soft processed cheese spread for sandwiches, baking and dipping. It scores DB4: nutrition is low because protein is modest next to the fat, ingredients are fairly clean with cheese and milk solids leading but emulsifying salts and preservatives cost points, and risk is high from saturated fat and sodium. Best as a thin spread, used occasionally. Nutrition D, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain?
Per 100 g, Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain has 247 kcal, 11.5 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, 21 g fat and 13 g saturated fat. One serve (1 serve, 20 g) has 49 kcal and 2.3 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain?
5 ingredients, in label order: Cheese, milk solids, emulsifying salts (452, 339, 331, 471), iodized salt, preservatives (200, 234).
Does Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain live up to its claims?
3 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care. "Made from 100% Pure Milk" needs care: Cheese and milk solids lead the list, but emulsifying salts, iodized salt and two preservatives are added as well.
Who should limit Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain?
Most adults: occasionally. 900 mg sodium and 13 g saturated fat per 100 g; use about 20 g at a time. Children: occasionally. A 20 g serve has 180 mg sodium, and protein is modest at 2.3 g. Heart health: rarely. 13 g saturated fat per 100 g is more than twice the high line.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain have?
Per 100 g, Amul Cheese Spread Yummy Plain has 0 g added sugar, 900 mg sodium (about 2.3 g salt) and 13 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in salt and saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 30, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 30 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | DB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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