Cream cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 15 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.9g7% of calories
- Carbs0.6g5% of calories
- Fat5g88% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Cream cheese (1 tbsp, 15 g) has 50 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (88% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (15 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 53 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 41 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 13 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.5 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 52 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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50 calGreat Value Whipped Cream Cheese Spread2 tbsp.same cal
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Burning 50 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cream cheese?
One serving of Cream cheese (1 tbsp) has 50 calories, which works out to 342 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cream cheese high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cream cheese keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in Cream cheese?
53 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cream cheese?
0.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
