Calories in cream cheese
Cream cheese (1 tbsp, 14 g) has 51 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 350 kcal.
Values are for Cheese, cream. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Cream cheese
Per 1 tbsp (14 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in cream cheese by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 51 | 0.9 g | 0.8 g | 5 g |
| 1 cup | 232 g | 812 | 14.3 g | 12.8 g | 79.9 g |
| 1 tbsp, whipped | 10 g | 35 | 0.6 g | 0.6 g | 3.4 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 99 | 1.7 g | 1.6 g | 9.8 g |
| 1 cubic inch | 16 g | 56 | 1 g | 0.9 g | 5.5 g |
| 1 package, small (3 oz) | 85 g | 298 | 5.2 g | 4.7 g | 29.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 7%Carbs 6%Fat 87%
Cream cheese has a medium energy density (3.5 kcal per gram). It provides 1.8 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Eggs & dairy: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skim milk | 34 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| 2% milk | 50 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 2 g |
| Egg white | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) | 59 | 10.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Whole milk | 61 | 3.1 g | 4.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Plain yogurt (whole milk) | 61 | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Cottage cheese (2%) | 81 | 10.4 g | 4.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Egg | 143 | 12.6 g | 0.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g | 1.6 g | 11 g |
| Hard-boiled egg | 155 | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g | 0.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Feta cheese | 265 | 14.2 g | 3.9 g | 21.5 g |
| Mozzarella | 299 | 22.2 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Parmesan (grated) | 420 | 28.4 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Butter | 717 | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 81.1 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173418. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cream cheese?
51 calories in 1 tbsp (14 g), or 350 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in cream cheese?
0.9 g of protein in 1 tbsp (14 g) (6.2 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in cream cheese?
0.8 g of carbohydrates in 1 tbsp (14 g).