Cream cheese
Glycemic index not measured yet
- Little carbohydrate: about 5.5 g per 100 g, glycemic load 0
- High in saturated fat: about 20 g per 100 g
Cream cheese has no measured glycemic index yet. It contains 5.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #173418 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI The same spread with about half the fat: about 140 fewer kcal per 100 g.
Low fat cream cheese - GL 1.2 per 100 g A smooth fresh cheese for spreading and baking with about 70 kcal and 12 g of protein per 100 g.
Quark - GL 1 per 100 g Strained yogurt cheese that spreads like cream cheese with about a third of the calories.
Labneh cheese - GL 0.4 per 100 g Works in dips and creamy fillings with about 100 kcal and 9 g of protein per 100 g.
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Forms of Cream cheese
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Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g |
| 1 tbsp, whipped | 10 g |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g |
| 1 small package (3 oz) | 85 g |
| 1 cup | 232 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 5.52 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.76 g |
| Natural | 3.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.15 g |
| Fat | 34.44 g |
| Saturated | 20.26 g |
| Unsaturated | 12.16 g |
| Sodium | 321 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Little carbohydrate: about 5.5 g per 100 g, glycemic load 0
- Good source of vitamin A: about 310 µg per 100 g
- A tablespoon (about 15 g) adds about 50 kcal
- High in saturated fat: about 20 g per 100 g
- Energy-dense: about 350 kcal per 100 g
- Little protein for a cheese: about 6 g per 100 g
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Recipes with Cream cheese
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cream cheese?
The glycemic index of Cream cheese has not been measured yet. It contains 5.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Is Cream cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
The glycemic index of Cream cheese is not measured. With 5.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, watch the portion size.
Which form of Cream cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cream cheese in this database, High protein cream cheese has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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