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Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle

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Summary

Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle is a soft processed cheese spread, sold in wedges for spreading on bread. It scores [F]BA4: nutrition is lifted by added calcium and vitamins, the short ingredient list is clean, and risk is high because of the salt and saturated fat. Best as a thin spread, one or two triangles at a time.

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Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle

Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle scores [F]BA4 on CleanPlate: nutrition B, ingredients A, load risk 4.

The [F] flag means added vitamins or minerals lift its nutrition grade.

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Share of calories, per 100 g

  • Protein: 11 g per 100 g, 18% of the calories.
  • Sugars: 5 g per 100 g, 8% of the calories, of which 0 g is added.
  • Fat: 20 g per 100 g, 74% of the calories, of which 12.4 g is saturated.
Added sugar0 g
Saturated fat12.4 g
Sodium720 mg

The tick is the “high” line

Watch
High sodium (720mg per 100g); High saturated fat (12.4g)
In its favour
Source of protein (11g); No added sugar
On the pack
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care

Last reviewed October 29, 2026

Ingredients, decoded

8 listed
  • Water
  • Milk solids
  • Cheese
  • Emulsifier (INS 452(i))
  • Mineral and Vitamins
    • Calcium Triphosphate
    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin D2
    • Vitamin B12
  • Acidifying Agent (INS 330)
  • Iodized Salt
  • Preservative (INS 200)
High concernModerate concernLow concernNo concernIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more. How we rate additives
Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle pack, front view

1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon

FFortifiedHigh saltHigh saturated fatNutrition per 100 g
BNutrition densityAIngredient integrity4Load risk
Nutrition facts
Energy236 kcal
Protein11 g
Carbohydrates5 g
Total sugars5 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat20 g
Saturated fat12.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol42 mg
Sodium720 mg
Calcium600 mg
Vitamin A600 µg
Vitamin D10 µg
Vitamin B121.2 µg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

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What to know about Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle

Added calcium and vitamins, but salty and rich in saturated fat

Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle is a processed cheese spread in a 120 g box of 8 foil-wrapped triangles. The list starts with water, milk solids and cheese, then an emulsifier, added calcium and vitamins, an acidifying agent, iodized salt and a preservative. It is bought as a soft, no-knife spread for bread, rotis and lunchboxes.

Per 100 g it has 236 kcal, 11 g protein, 20 g fat and 5 g sugar, with no added sugar. Saturated fat is 12.4 g and sodium is 720 mg. The pack serve is one 15 g triangle, which gives 35 kcal, 1.7 g protein, 1.9 g saturated fat and 108 mg sodium. Calcium is 600 mg per 100 g, about 90 mg per triangle.

The pack names five essentials: protein, calcium and vitamins A, D and B12. The vitamins and extra calcium are added, and the list is short and simple. The pack calls it a processed cheese spread, while the name suggests plain cream cheese. CleanPlate scores it [F]BA4.

Why Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle scores [F]BA4

Nutrition is a B because added calcium and vitamins A, D and B12 lift it, and ingredients are an A on a short, simple list. Risk is a 4, driven by 720 mg sodium and 12.4 g saturated fat per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutrition densityA to E
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
11 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
4 declared
Energy
236 kcal

01 Nutrition density: why B

Protein is 11 g per 100 g, mostly from milk solids, and no fibre is declared. The grade rests heavily on added nutrients: calcium 600 mg, vitamin A 600 mcg, vitamin D 10 mcg and vitamin B12 1.2 mcg per 100 g.

Without that fortification the grade would fall to a D, which is why the [F] flag sits in the code. The nutrients are real, but they are added.

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.

02 Ingredient integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Water
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
3
Flagged
None

02 Ingredient integrity: why A

The list is short: water, milk solids and cheese come first, with no dye, sweetener or hydrogenated fat. No label promise is hollow, so no points are lost for integrity.

The polyphosphate emulsifier (452) costs a few ingredient points. The citric acid (330) and the sorbic acid preservative (200) cost none.

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Load risk1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
720 mg
Saturated fat
12.4 g
Trans fat
0 g

03 Load risk: why 4

Sodium is the biggest driver at 720 mg per 100 g, followed by saturated fat at 12.4 g per 100 g. Added sugar is 0 g and trans fat is 0 g, so they add nothing.

Energy at 236 kcal per 100 g does not move the grade. Per triangle the numbers are small, at 108 mg sodium and 1.9 g saturated fat, so the portion size matters more than the grade suggests.

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (720mg per 100g)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (12.4g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (11g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Does Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle live up to its claims?

The protein and five-nutrient claims are true, but one triangle gives only about 3% to 10% of the daily allowance. The name and the pack disagree on whether this is cream cheese or a processed cheese spread.

  • Product name

    “Creamy Cheese Triangle”

    Be careful

    The retailer page shows cream cheese, the pack shows processed cheese spread. The list is water, milk solids and cheese with an emulsifier, so it is a processed spread.

  • On the pack

    “5 Essentials”

    Be careful

    Protein, calcium and vitamins A, D and B12 are all present, and the vitamins and extra calcium are added. The pack's 15% allowance is for 100 g, and one 15 g triangle gives about 3% to 10% of each.

  • Retail listing

    “Source of protein”

    Holds

    Protein is 11 g per 100 g, mostly from milk solids, so about 1.7 g in one triangle.

  • On the pack

    “Processed Cheese Spread”

    Holds

    The list matches: milk solids and cheese with an emulsifier, acidifying agent, salt and a preservative.

What's in Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle?

Water, milk solids and cheese lead a short list. The salt, the saturated fat and the polyphosphate emulsifier are what to watch.

The ingredient list, read for you

Water, milk solids and cheese lead the list, so it is a milk-based spread with plenty of water for softness. The polyphosphate emulsifier (452) keeps it smooth, citric acid (330) adjusts acidity and the sorbic acid preservative (200) extends shelf life. Calcium triphosphate and vitamins A, D2 and B12 are added, and the salt is iodized.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    720 mg per 100 g, 108 mg in one 15 g triangle. It is the largest part of the risk grade and adds up with several triangles.

  • Saturated fatWorth watching

    12.4 g per 100 g, 1.9 g per triangle, from the cheese and milk solids.

  • Polyphosphate emulsifier (452)Worth watching

    It costs a few ingredient points. It is the only additive that does.

  • Sorbic acid preservative (200)Fine

    A common preservative that costs no ingredient points.

  • Added calcium and vitaminsFine

    Calcium 600 mg and vitamin D 10 mcg per 100 g, with vitamins A and B12 added.

What it doesn’t have

  • No fibre is declared, as expected for a cheese spread.

Who should eat Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle?

An occasional spread for most adults and children, and rarely for anyone watching their heart. Salt and saturated fat set the limit, so keep to one or two triangles.

  • Most adultsOccasionally

    720 mg sodium and 12.4 g saturated fat per 100 g, so keep to one or two triangles.

  • ChildrenOccasionally

    One triangle adds calcium, but also 108 mg sodium in a small serve.

  • Heart healthRarely

    12.4 g saturated fat and 720 mg sodium per 100 g are both high.

  • Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor

    Made from milk solids and cheese, and the pack says it contains milk.

Recipes with Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle

Its soft melt suits sandwiches, stuffed parathas and creamy sauces. Spread thinly, since each triangle carries 108 mg sodium.

Cheese and cucumber sandwich

Spread one triangle thinly on brown bread with cucumber, for about 35 kcal and 108 mg sodium from the cheese.

Stuffed paratha

Mash a triangle with grated vegetables as a filling, which adds protein at 1.7 g per triangle.

Creamy pasta sauce

Melt a triangle into a tomato sauce for a creamy finish, and hold back on extra salt since the cheese brings 108 mg sodium.

Quick veggie dip

Blend a triangle with curd and herbs to dip carrot and cucumber sticks.

Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle: common questions

What is the CleanPlate score of Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle?

Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle is a soft processed cheese spread, sold in wedges for spreading on bread. It scores [F]BA4: nutrition is lifted by added calcium and vitamins, the short ingredient list is clean, and risk is high because of the salt and saturated fat. Best as a thin spread, one or two triangles at a time. Nutrition B, ingredients A, 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 Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle?

Per 100 g, Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle has 236 kcal, 11 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 20 g fat and 12.4 g saturated fat. One serve (1 triangle, 15 g) has 35 kcal and 1.6 g protein.

What are the ingredients in Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle?

8 ingredients, in label order: Water, Milk solids, Cheese, Emulsifier (INS 452(i)), Mineral and Vitamins (Calcium Triphosphate, Vitamin A, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12), Acidifying Agent (INS 330), Iodized Salt, Preservative (INS 200).

Does Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle live up to its claims?

4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Creamy Cheese Triangle" needs care: The retailer page shows cream cheese, the pack shows processed cheese spread. The list is water, milk solids and cheese with an emulsifier, so it is a processed spread. "5 Essentials" needs care: Protein, calcium and vitamins A, D and B12 are all present, and the vitamins and extra calcium are added. The pack's 15% allowance is for 100 g, and one 15 g triangle gives about 3% to 10% of each.

Who should limit Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle?

Most adults: occasionally. 720 mg sodium and 12.4 g saturated fat per 100 g, so keep to one or two triangles. Children: occasionally. One triangle adds calcium, but also 108 mg sodium in a small serve. Heart health: rarely. 12.4 g saturated fat and 720 mg sodium per 100 g are both high.

How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle have?

Per 100 g, Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangle has 0 g added sugar, 720 mg sodium (about 1.8 g salt) and 12.4 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 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .

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