Calories in Cheese spread, cream cheese base
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Cheese spread, cream cheese base contains 295 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from fat, with 9% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 295 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 28.6 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat ? | 18 g | 90% |
| Cholesterol ? | 90 mg | 30% |
| Sodium C | 436 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 302 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline I | 27.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium ? | 112 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.015 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 2.7 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 86%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.1 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars3.5 gbelow the median for dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat28.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat18 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium436 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.63 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.82 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.24 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.28 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.55 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.38 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 3 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 8.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.8 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 300 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 21 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 58.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,234 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,031 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese spread
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat | 176 | 13.4 g | 10.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, Swiss cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, cream cheese | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| Cheese spread, pressurized can | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream, fluid, light whipping | 292 | 2.2 g | 3 g | 30.9 g |
| Cream cheese, regular, plain | 343 | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Cheese, neufchatel | 253 | 9.2 g | 3.6 g | 22.8 g |
| Cream cheese, full fat, block | 337 | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Cream cheese, light | 264 | 9.1 g | 5.6 g | 22.7 g |
| Egg salad, made with mayonnaise | 257 | 10.3 g | 1 g | 23.1 g |
| Cheese, processed, with vegetables | 356 | 14.1 g | 3.5 g | 31.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese spread?
100 g of cheese spread has 295 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 84 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 708 kcal.
How much protein is in cheese spread?
Cheese spread contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is below the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese spread?
Cheese spread has 3.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese spread?
Cheese spread contains 28.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18 g is saturated (90% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (34% DV), Vitamin B12 (17% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese spread?
100 g contains 436 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169081. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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