Calories in Cheese spread, cream cheese
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Cheese spread, cream cheese 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 cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream on FoodFactly, where the median is 264 kcal per 100 g across 11 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 295 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 28.6 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 18 g | 90% |
| Cholesterol C | 90 mg | 30% |
| Sodium C | 436 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein C | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 302 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.77 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 27.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 112 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.015 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 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 gabove the median for cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream (median 3.1 g)
- Sugars3.5 gin the lowest quarter of cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream (median 6.6 g)
- Fat28.6 gin the top quarter of cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream (median 20.6 g)
- Saturated fat18 gabove the median for cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream (median 13.3 g)
- Sodium436 mgabove the median for cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream (median 102 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 C | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.63 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.82 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.24 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.55 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 8.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.8 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 300 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 58.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, cream cheese base | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 28.6 g |
| 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, 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 cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, that is above the median (median 3.1 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705775. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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