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Cream cheese spread
Calories & nutrition facts
cream cheese base
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 295 kcal —
- Protein 7.1 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 3.5 g 1%
- Fat 29 g 37%
- Saturated fat 18 g 90%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 3.5 g —
- Sodium 436 mg 19%
- Cholesterol 90 mg 30%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 302 µg 34%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.77 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 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) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.4 µg 17%
- Choline 27.2 mg 5%
Minerals
- 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 0.02 mg 2%
- Selenium 2.7 µg 5%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 295 | 7.1 g | 3.5 g | 29 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 84 | 2 g | 1 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 240 g | 708 | 17 g | 8.4 g | 69 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 167 | 4 g | 2 g | 16 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 42 | 1 g | 0.5 g | 4.1 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 251 | 6 g | 3 g | 24 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 335 | 8.1 g | 4 g | 32 g |
Similar foods
- Reduced fat cream cheese spread258 kcal / 100 g
- Cream cheese productplain310 kcal / 100 g
- Cream cheese350 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese spreadAmerican or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat176 kcal / 100 g
- Regular cream cheese235 kcal / 100 g
- Creamy cheese
- Fat-free cream cheesefat free105 kcal / 100 g
- Dairy spreadplain/herbs248 kcal / 100 g
- American cheese spreadpasteurized process290 kcal / 100 g
- Philadelphia cheese spreadlight149 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cream cheese spread
How much cream cheese spread should you put on a bagel?
A thin layer of about 30 g is a practical serving for one bagel. Let it sit out for 10–15 minutes first if you want it to spread without tearing the bread.
How do you stop cream cheese spread going lumpy in a hot sauce?
Take the pan off the heat and whisk the spread with a splash of warm water or milk until smooth before stirring it in. Keep the sauce over a low heat and avoid boiling it.
Can you use cream cheese spread in cheesecake?
It can work in a no-bake cheesecake filling, but its softer texture may make the result less firm. For a baked cheesecake, block cream cheese is usually a better choice; spreadable cheese can make the filling too loose.
What goes well with cream cheese spread besides bagels?
Spread it on toast or crackers with smoked salmon, cucumber, sliced radish or herbs. It also makes a quick dip when mixed with chopped chives, lemon zest and black pepper.
How should you store cream cheese spread after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use a clean knife or spoon each time. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than two hours, and discard it if you see mould or notice an unusual smell.
Can you freeze cream cheese spread?
You can freeze it in an airtight container, but thawed spread often turns grainy or watery. It is better suited to cooked sauces or baking after thawing than to spreading on bread.
What can you use instead of cream cheese spread?
For a savoury spread, try thick strained yoghurt or soft goat’s cheese; both taste tangier. For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based cream-cheese-style spread, especially in sandwiches and dips.
Is cream cheese spread the same as cream cheese?
Not necessarily: cream cheese spread is made to be soft straight from the fridge, while cream cheese may be firmer. The spread is convenient on bread, but firmer cream cheese is often easier to measure for baking.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169081 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
