Calories in Cream Cheese: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
342 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score D
Serving (on bread, 25 g) — 86 kcal · P/F/C 6/34/4.1 g
sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: medium fiber: low
Cream cheese is soft, mild and mostly fat — a thin spread on a bagel is fine, a thick layer adds up quickly.
How many calories in cream cheese: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: on bread, 25 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | 86 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 34 g | 8.5 g |
| incl. saturated | 20 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g | 1 g |
| incl. sugars | 3.8 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 7%fat 88%carbs 5%
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Cream Cheese: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, fat level, oil in the pan. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage cheese, fat-free | 71 | 16 / 0.6 / 1.3 |
| Cottage cheese 2% | 103 | 18 / 2 / 3.3 |
| Cottage cheese curds | 103 | 11 / 5 / 3.4 |
| Fruit curd dessert | 112 | 8 / 4 / 11 |
| Cottage cheese 5% | 121 | 17 / 5 / 1.8 |
| Cottage cheese with sour cream and berries | 137 | 10 / 7.3 / 6.8 |
| Cottage cheese 9% | 159 | 16 / 9 / 2 |
| Cream cheese | 342 | 6 / 34 / 4.1 |
Calories in dishes with cream cheese
| Dish | Serving | Kcal per serving | Cream Cheese in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York cheesecake | 130 g | 452 | ≈72 g |
| Basque burnt cheesecake | 130 g | 420 | ≈71 g |
| Oreo cheesecake | 130 g | 477 | ≈61 g |
| Chocolate cheesecake | 130 g | 502 | ≈59 g |
| Jalapeño poppers | 130 g | 329 | ≈41 g |
| No-bake cheesecake | 120 g | 385 | ≈35 g |
| Waffles with salmon and cream cheese | 170 g | 491 | ≈30 g |
| Croissant with salmon and cream cheese | 150 g | 458 | ≈26 g |
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
Cream Cheese: what's in it
Nutritionally it's mainly a source of energy: 342 kcal per 100 g, 86 kcal per serving.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, cream cheese gets a D: more of a sometimes food than an everyday one. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- High in saturated fat: 20 g per 100 g, against a daily reference of about 20 g.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (on bread, 25 g) is 86 kcal — roughly 28 min of easy walking or 11 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Cream Cheese
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Cottage cheese with sour cream and berries — 60 g, 82 kcal: −2.2 g saturated fat.
- Cottage cheese 9% — 50 g, 80 kcal: −2.1 g saturated fat.
Cream Cheese vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Yogurt | 73 | 10 / 2 / 3.6 |
| Ricotta | 174 | 11 / 13 / 3 |
| Feta | 264 | 14 / 21 / 4.1 |
| Mozzarella | 280 | 22 / 21 / 2.2 |
| Cream Cheese | 342 | 6 / 34 / 4.1 |
| Parmesan | 392 | 36 / 26 / 3.2 |
| Cheddar | 403 | 25 / 33 / 1.3 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of cream cheese?
100 g of cream cheese has 342 calories, with 6 g protein, 34 g fat and 4.1 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of cream cheese?
A serving (on bread, 25 g) has 86 calories: 1.5 g protein, 8.5 g fat and 1 g carbs.
What are the macros of cream cheese?
Per 100 g: 6 g protein, 4.1 g carbs and 34 g fat. By calories that's about 7% protein, 5% carbs and 88% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of cream cheese?
About 28 min of easy walking or 11 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 86 calories in one serving (on bread, 25 g).
How do the calories in cream cheese change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 71 kcal (cottage cheese, fat-free) to 342 kcal (cream cheese); cream cheese itself has 342 kcal.