Cream CheeseNutrition reference
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Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is a soft, spreadable cheese made from cream and milk. Per 100 g it provides about 343 calories with 5.8 g protein and 33.5 g fat.

342.8
kcalper 100g
Carbs
4.56g
Protein
5.79g
Fat
33.49g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Ready to eat
Edible portion
Full-fat block cream cheese, ready to eat
Measurement basis
Per 100 g ready-to-eat full-fat block cream cheese
Energy (kcal)
342.8 kcal
Protein
5.78985 g
Carbohydrates
4.55615 g
Fat
33.49 g
Dietary fiber1
0 g
Sugars1
3.76 g
Saturated fat
19.73 g
Sodium
367.8 mg
More nutrients26
Energy (kJ)
1434.3 kJ
Trans fat
1.17 g
Cholesterol
101 mg
Calcium
97.11 mg
Potassium
124.8 mg
Magnesium
8.914 mg
Iron2
<0.4 mg
Zinc
0.5891 mg
Vitamin B1
0.03813 mg
Vitamin B21
0.23 mg
Vitamin B3
0.092 mg
Vitamin B51
0.517 mg
Vitamin B6
0.03925 mg
Vitamin B7
1.738 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
9 µg
Vitamin B122
<0.44 µg
Vitamin C1
0 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)1
308 µg
Retinol
274.1 µg
Beta-carotene1
59 µg
Alpha-carotene1
1 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin1
2 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1
0.86 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.4 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
9.9 µg
  1. Unknown
  1. Additional data source[2]

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central (Foundation and exact-identity SR Legacy supplements)

    2346385 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    173418 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Cream cheese is a soft, mild cheese made from cream and milk. It is spreadable at room temperature and is used on bagels, in cheesecake, and in dips and frostings.

Nutritionally, cream cheese is high in fat. Per 100 g it provides about 343 kcal, 4.6 g of carbohydrates, 5.8 g of protein, and 33.5 g of fat. It also contains about 368 mg of sodium per 100 g.

Cream cheese is usually eaten in small portions. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Cream Cheese?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical tablespoon (14 g) provides roughly 48 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g342.8 kcal4.6 g5.8 g33.5 g
1 tablespoon14 g48 kcal0.6 g0.8 g4.7 g
2 tablespoons28 g96 kcal1.3 g1.6 g9.4 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
342.8 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1434.3 kJ
Protein
5.78985 g
Carbohydrates
4.55615 g
Fat
33.49 g
Dietary fiber1
0 g
Sugars1
3.76 g
Saturated fat
19.73 g
Trans fat
1.17 g
Cholesterol
101 mg
Sodium
367.8 mg
Calcium
97.11 mg
Potassium
124.8 mg
Magnesium
8.914 mg
Iron2
<0.4 mg
Zinc
0.5891 mg
Vitamin B1
0.03813 mg
Vitamin B21
0.23 mg
Vitamin B3
0.092 mg
Vitamin B51
0.517 mg
Vitamin B6
0.03925 mg
Vitamin B7
1.738 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)1
9 µg
Vitamin B122
<0.44 µg
Vitamin C1
0 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)1
308 µg
Retinol
274.1 µg
Beta-carotene1
59 µg
Alpha-carotene1
1 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin1
2 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1
0.86 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.4 µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4)
9.9 µg

Questions and answers

Cream Cheese nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in cream cheese?

Cream cheese provides about 343 calories per 100 g. A typical tablespoon (14 g) provides roughly 48 calories.

Is cream cheese high in fat?

Yes. Cream cheese provides about 33.5 g of fat per 100 g.

How much protein is in cream cheese?

Cream cheese provides about 5.8 g of protein per 100 g.