Calories in cream cheese
Regular. 350 kcal (1,464 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Cream cheese is a soft, unripened cheese made from milk and cream, and the regular full-fat version provides 350 kcal (1464 kJ) per 100 g. About 89% of that energy comes from fat (34 g per 100 g, much of it saturated), while protein is relatively low at 6 g. It is also a notable source of vitamin A, which comes naturally from the milk fat.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 14.5 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 51 kcal | – |
| Energy | 212 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated | 2.93 g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.29 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.22 g | – |
| Trans | 0.17 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.55 g | – |
| Starch | 0.05 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 7.6 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 44.7 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.125 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.003 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.013 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.075 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 1.3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.032 µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.9 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 14.1 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.016 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 1.3 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 19.1 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 45.5 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.073 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.003 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg | 2% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.5 | 51 | 212 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 99 | 415 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 9.8 |
| 2 tbsp | 29 | 102 | 425 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 10 |
Things worth knowing
- One tablespoon (14.5 g) has about 51 kcal / 212 kJ, and a 2 tbsp serving on a bagel (29 g) is about 102 kcal / 425 kJ.
- Lighter versions change the numbers a lot: USDA lists low-fat cream cheese at 208 kcal per 100 g and fat-free cream cheese at 105 kcal.
- Cream cheese is not a high-protein cheese; cheddar has nearly four times as much protein per 100 g, so it works better as a spread than a protein source.
- Whipped cream cheese has air beaten in, so a tablespoon weighs less and carries fewer calories by volume, though not by weight.
Converting these figures
One 1 tbsp of cream cheese is 51 kcal, which is 212 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 68 g of cream cheese to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 01017. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.