Dairy & eggs

Cream cheese: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 350 kcal, 6.2 g protein, 5.5 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 15 g) provides about 53 kcal.

Amount
Energy

53 kcal

220 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.9 g · 7%
Carbohydrates0.8 g · 6%
Fat5.2 g · 87%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 15 g
Energy1,466 kJ / 350 kcal220 kJ / 53 kcal
Fat34 g5.2 g
of which saturates20 g3.0 g
Carbohydrate5.5 g0.8 g
of which sugars3.8 g0.6 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein6.2 g0.9 g
Salt0.79 g0.12 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cream cheese?

350 kcal (1,466 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (15 g) provides about 53 kcal.

How much fat is in cream cheese?

34 g fat per 100 g, of which 20 g saturates. 1 tbsp (15 g) has about 5.2 g.

How much protein is in cream cheese?

6.2 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (15 g) has about 0.9 g. That is 7% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Cheese, cream”, FDC ID 173418. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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