Calories in Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese has about 51 calories per 1 tbsp (15 g), with 0.9 g protein, 0.8 g carbs and 5.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 342 kcal.

Mostly fat
51kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (15 g)
0.9g
Protein · 1 tbsp (15 g)
0.8g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (15 g)
5.1g
Fat · 1 tbsp (15 g)
Carbs 6%Protein 7%Fat 87%share of calories

Cream Cheese calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (15 g)51 kcal0.9 g0.8 g5.1 g
1 portion (20 g)68 kcal1.2 g1.1 g6.8 g
100 g342 kcal6.2 g5.5 g34.2 g

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Cream Cheese nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (15 g)
Calories342 kcal51 kcal
Protein6.2 g0.9 g
Carbohydrates5.5 g0.8 g
Fat34.2 g5.1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar3.2 g0.5 g
Sodium321 mg48 mg
Calcium98 mg15 mg
Iron0.1 mg0 mg
Potassium138 mg21 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Cream Cheese healthy?

  • ●Cream Cheese is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 342 kcal per 100 g. About 6% of its calories come from carbs, 7% from protein and 87% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (15 g) already adds 51 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.9 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (15 g) (51 kcal) takes about 10 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Cream Cheese: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Cream Cheese?

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One serving of Cream Cheese, 1 tbsp (15 g), has roughly 51 calories, with 0.9 g protein, 0.8 g carbohydrates, 5.1 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Cream Cheese?

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100 g of Cream Cheese has 342 kcal, with 6.2 g protein, 5.5 g carbs, 34.2 g fat, 0 g fibre and 3.2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Cream Cheese?

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Cream Cheese has 6.2 g protein per 100 g (0.9 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)). Protein provides about 7% of its calories.

Is Cream Cheese good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 342 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (15 g) adds 51 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Cream Cheese?

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Burning roughly 51 kcal takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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