QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in cream cheese?
The selected regular cream cheese provides 350 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
350 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Cream cheese nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Protein
- 6.15 g
- Carbohydrate
- 5.52 g
- Fat
- 34.4 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Vitamin A
- 308 µg RAE
- Calcium
- 97 mg
- Sodium
- 314 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 173418. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
6.15 g per 100 g. From Cheese, cream.
Carbohydrate
5.52 g per 100 g. From Cheese, cream.
Fat
34.4 g per 100 g. From Cheese, cream.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where cream cheese fits in a varied eating pattern.
Vitamin A
308 µg RAE per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Calcium
97 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Sodium
314 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Riboflavin
0.23 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Regular cream cheese
Selected reference.
Whipped
Use the whipped portion weight or product label because volume density differs.
Light or fat-free
Use the exact product label.
Flavoured or dairy-free
Treat as a separate formulated product.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How cream cheese can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 350 kcal per 100 g, the 14.5 g example is 50.8 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 6.15 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Weigh the spread or use its labelled serving, then add the bagel, bread or recipe ingredients separately.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep cream cheese chilled and follow package directions.
After opening or cooking
Keep the container closed and use a clean utensil.
Prepare
Prevent dairy allergen cross-contact where relevant.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish storage duration or dairy-safety limits; follow package and current local guidance.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log cream cheese more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Cheese, cream.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cream cheese calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of cream cheese?
350 kcal in the selected Cheese, cream record.
How much fibre is in cream cheese?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which cream cheese state does this page use?
Cheese, cream. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Is whipped cream cheese the same by tablespoon?
Not necessarily. Whipping changes density, so use the whipped product's weight or label.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 350 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Cheese, cream, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Preparation notes cover the common USDA forms of this food. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 173418 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.