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Popular spreadable cream cheese, soft and mildly salty
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Karper cream cheese (30 g) has 81 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 75 µg of Vitamin A covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
81
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 9% · Fat 85%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 35 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 108 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 122 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Karper cream cheese is a soft, mildly salty cheese made for spreading. It can be eaten on bread or crackers and used in dips, sauces, and other recipes that call for cream cheese.
They are both cream cheese products, but Karper and Philadelphia are different brands and may vary in taste and texture. If you are using one in a recipe that specifies the other, expect a possible difference in the finished dish.
Yes, Karper cream cheese works as a bagel spread. Its mild, slightly salty flavor pairs well with toppings such as sliced cucumber, tomato, smoked salmon, or fresh herbs.
Yes, Karper cream cheese can be used in cheesecake. Its mildly salty flavor and soft texture may give a different result from the cream cheese specified in a recipe, so taste the filling before baking and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Yes, Karper cream cheese softens and blends into warm food when heated gently. Stir it into a sauce over low heat, rather than boiling it for a long time, to help keep the mixture smooth.
Keep Karper cream cheese refrigerated after opening and close its packaging securely. Use a clean utensil each time you serve it, and follow the storage directions printed on the package.
Yes, but freezing may make Karper cream cheese grainy or watery after thawing. It is less suitable for spreading once defrosted, though you can still mix it into a cooked sauce or dish.
Yes, Karper cream cheese can be used to make frosting, but its soft texture may produce a looser result than a recipe expects. Add it gradually and chill the frosting if it needs to firm up before spreading.
Yes, stir Karper cream cheese into warm pasta with a little pasta water to make a quick creamy sauce. Keep the heat low and mix until smooth; herbs, pepper, or sautéed vegetables can add flavor.
For a similar spread, use another plain cream cheese in place of Karper cream cheese. Labneh or thick strained yogurt can work in dips and spreads, but their tangier flavor and different texture may change the recipe.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
75µg · 8% DV
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
105mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
27mg · 4% DV
Iodine
4.5µg · 3% DV
Calcium
27mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 81 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Karper cream cheese is a soft, spreadable cheese sold under a Turkish brand. Mildly salty and smooth, it spreads easily on bread and works well as a simple sandwich filling or a creamy addition to snacks.
In Turkey, it is commonly served at breakfast with bread or simit, and can also be paired with tea. Elsewhere, use it much like other cream cheeses: spread it on toast or crackers, or add a little to a sandwich. It is relatively high in fat and provides a more modest amount of protein, so a thin layer with fresh vegetables makes a balanced, easy option.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
4.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.