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Cream Cheese Calories

Soft, spreadable cheese, popular for bagels and desserts

CALORIES

342kcal

30low

POTASSIUM

132mg

FIBER

Cream Cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

342

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

4.1g

· 5%

Protein

6.2g

· 7%

Fat

34.2g

· 88%

Fiber

Cream Cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

308µg · 34% DV

Biotin

8.5µg · 28% DV

0.23mg · 18% DV

B12

0.28µg · 12% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

110mg · 16% DV

Sodium

321mg · 14% DV

Selenium

7.8µg · 14% DV

Calcium

98mg · 10% DV

Cream Cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Cream Cheese Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Cream Cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cream Cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cream Cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

20.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

8.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 4.2:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (4.2:1).

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Cream Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in cream cheese, and what are its macros?

Cream cheese has 342 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it provides 6.2 g protein, 4.1 g carbs, and 34.2 g fat.

Is cream cheese low glycemic, and which diets is it suitable for?

Cream cheese has a glycemic index of 30, which is considered low. It is compatible with omnivore, vegetarian, Mediterranean, and flexitarian diets, but it is a processed dairy food and contains dairy allergens.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.