Calories in Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains 342 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 tbsp (30 g) — carries about 103 kcal.
Fat dominates — a thin spread on a slice carries ~100 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 tbsp (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | 103 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 34 g | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 3 g | 0.9 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~26 minutes
~10 minutes
Approximate, for a ~103 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cream cheese?
Cream cheese contains 342 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 tbsp (30 g) — carries about 103 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does cream cheese have?
Per 100 g: 6 g protein, 34 g fat and 4 g carbohydrates and 3 g sugars.
Is cream cheese suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 342 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 tbsp (30 g)) is ~103 kcal. Fat dominates — a thin spread on a slice carries ~100 kcal.
How much does one serving of cream cheese weigh?
The typical serving is 1 tbsp (30 g) — about 30 g, which equals ~103 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of cream cheese?
Roughly 26 minutes of brisk walking or 10 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.