Calories in Cream Cheese: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
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 |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,431 kJ | 358 kJ |
| Protein | 6 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 34 g | 8.5 g |
| incl. saturated | 20 g | 5 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 4.1 g | 1 g |
| incl. sugars | 3.8 g | 1 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
*Where the numbers come from
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. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
342 kcal (1,431 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 6/34/4.1 g
Serving (on bread, 25 g) — 86 kcal (358 kJ) · Nutri-Score D
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: medium fiber: low
Is cream cheese healthy?
Only in small amounts, and not every day. Cream cheese gets grade D on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the second-lowest of five.
Against
- Saturated fat: 5 g per serving — 25% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving (on bread, 25 g) has 86 kcal, 1.5 g protein, 8.5 g fat and 1 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Cream cheese is soft, mild and mostly fat — a thin spread on a bagel is fine, a thick layer adds up quickly.
protein 7%fat 88%carbs 5%
Vitamins and minerals in cream cheese
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin A — 308 mcg, 34% of the Daily Value (#3 of 10 in our dairy & cheese section); riboflavin — 0.23 mg, 18% of the Daily Value; selenium — 8.6 mcg, 16% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: on bread, 25 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 308 mcg | 77 mcg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86 mg | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.23 mg | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 mcg | 2.3 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 mcg | 0.06 mcg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 33 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 24 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2.3 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 107 mg | 27 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.6 mcg | 2.2 mcg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 25 mg | 8% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Cheese, cream” (FDC ID 173418, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Cream Cheese calories by weight, 20–150 g
30 g of cream cheese has 103 calories and 50 g has 171. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g | 68 | 1.2 / 6.8 / 0.8 |
| 25 g — typical serving | 86 | 1.5 / 8.5 / 1 |
| 30 g | 103 | 1.8 / 10 / 1.2 |
| 50 g | 171 | 3 / 17 / 2.1 |
| 100 g | 342 | 6 / 34 / 4.1 |
| 150 g | 513 | 9 / 51 / 6.1 |
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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 |
How we count
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
How much movement is one serving?
A 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.
Cream Cheese: swaps and alternatives
Cream cheese has a lot of saturated fat (20 g per 100 g) and a fair amount of salt (0.7 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair cream cheese with
A serving of cream cheese has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Raspberries, 120 g — +4.4 g fiber, 55 kcal.
Similar foods with a better grade than cream cheese
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 25 g, a typical serving of cream cheese.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g | Sat. fat, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream Cheese | D | 86 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Swiss Cheese (Emmental) | C | 99 | 7.4 | 0 | 5.4 |
Cream Cheese vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella | 280 | 22 / 21 / 2.2 |
| Queso Fresco | 299 | 18 / 24 / 3 |
| Provolone | 340 | 26 / 27 / 0 |
| Cream Cheese | 342 | 6 / 34 / 4.1 |
| Heavy Cream | 360 | 2.1 / 38 / 3 |
| 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 a serving (on bread, 25 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in cream cheese?
Per 100 g, cream cheese is richest in vitamin A (308 mcg, 34% DV), riboflavin (0.23 mg, 18% DV), selenium (8.6 mcg, 16% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 173418.
How much fiber is in cream cheese?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
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