Cream cheese
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Fat | 34.0 g |
| Carbs | 4.1 g |
Cream cheese is a soft, mild fresh cheese made from cow's milk and cream, sold in its unripened state. It is widely used as a spread on bagels and toast, as a base for cheesecakes, and stirred into dips, frostings and savoury sauces. Per 100 g, cream cheese provides 342 kcal, 6.2 g of protein, 34 g of fat and 4.1 g of carbohydrates, with sugars accounting for 3.2 g of that total — making it a high-fat, low-carbohydrate dairy product. It contains 350 mcg of vitamin A, 0.3 mcg of vitamin B12, 98 mg of calcium and 321 mg of sodium per 100 g. No glycemic index data is available for cream cheese. It fits vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, keto and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in cream cheese?
Cream cheese contains 342 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving spread on a bagel is around 30 g, which comes to roughly 103 kcal.
Is cream cheese keto-friendly?
Yes, cream cheese is well suited to a keto diet. With only 4.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and 34 g of fat, it fits comfortably within the high-fat, very-low-carb profile that keto requires.
How much vitamin A is in cream cheese?
Cream cheese provides 350 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, which is a notable amount for a dairy spread. This comes primarily from the high cream content of the product.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Fat | 34.0 g |
| Carbs | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 19.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 98.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 106 mg |
| Sodium | 321 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 350 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.30 mcg |
