🧀 Cream cheese — Calories & Nutrition

Also known as: Krem peynir (Turkish)

A typical portion (1 tbsp, 20 g) of cream cheese has about 50 kcal — roughly 2% of a 2,000-kcal day, or about 12 minutes of brisk walking.

Calories by portion

Portion	Amount	Calories
1 tbsp	20 g	50 kcal

Energy	Protein	Carbs	Fat
250 kcal	15.6 g	1.9 g	20.0 g

How many calories in cream cheese?

One tbsp (20 g) is about 50 kcal; per 100 g it's 250 kcal. Values vary by recipe and brand.

Is this value exact?

No — it's an averaged reference from food composition data. Use it as a guide, not a lab measurement, and consult a professional for medical advice.

Category: Dairy