Mini Babybel® Plant Based Snack Cheese Alternative
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Mini Babybel® Plant Based Snack Cheese Alternative is a pre-portioned, plant-based cheese substitute designed for quick snacking. Its main strength is the addition of vitamin B12, while its main tradeoff is the high proportion of saturated fat. Overall, it is a flavor-focused convenience item for those who miss the experience of traditional cheese snacks.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with apple slices, grapes, or whole-grain crackers for a simple snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by saturated fat and contains no protein or fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 150mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is built from a base of modified food starch and coconut oil to replicate the texture of cheese. The formulation relies on these processed starches and added colors to achieve its specific consistency and appearance.
Ingredients
Water, Modified Food Starch, Coconut Oil, Calcium Citrate, No More than 2% of Each: Salt, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene (Color), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
