Mexican-style cream cheese
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High sodium content
Mexican-style cream cheese has a glycemic index of 35 (Low).
Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cream cheese
- no GI
Cream cheese - Cream cheese with olivesGI 35 · GL 1 per 100 g with olives
- GI 35 · GL 1 per 100 g onionchives
Cream Cheese with Onion and Chives - GI 35 · GL 1 per 100 g with radish
Cream cheese with radish - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g vegan
Vegan cream cheese - Cream cheese with bell pepper and chiliGI 35 · GL 1.4 per 100 g paprika chili
- Cream cheese with mandarinsGI 50 · GL 9 per 100 g with mandarins
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated | 3.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- High content of complete protein
- Low degree of processing
- High sodium content
- Low fiber content
- Significant proportion of saturated fats
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Mexican-style cream cheese?
Mexican-style cream cheese has a glycemic index of 35 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Mexican-style cream cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Mexican-style cream cheese has a low glycemic index (35), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cream cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Mexican-style cream cheese has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cream cheese in this database (1 per 100 g).
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