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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Micronutrients and Vitamins in "Cream Cheese"
| Food Name: Cream Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 350 | Total Fat (g): 34 |
| Protein (g): 6 | Carbohydrates (g): 6 |
| Sugars (g): 4 | Net Carbs (g): 6 |
| Water (g): 53 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 20 | Trans Fat (g): 1 |
| Cholesterol (mg): 101 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 8907 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1483 | Omega-3 (mg): 158 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 1445 | ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 125 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 10 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 20 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 1111 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 308 |
| Vitamin E (mg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 9 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 9 | Food Folate (mcg): 9 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 9 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 97 | Magnesium (mg): 9 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 107 | Potassium (mg): 132 |
| Sodium (mg): 314 | Zinc (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 9 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 69 | Threonine (mg): 233 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 324 | Leucine (mg): 657 |
| Lysine (mg): 567 | Methionine (mg): 191 |
| Cystine (mg): 42 | Phenylalanine (mg): 291 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 303 | Valine (mg): 395 |
| Arginine (mg): 235 | Histidine (mg): 175 |
| Alanine (mg): 184 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 514 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 1304 | Glycine (mg): 142 |
| Proline (mg): 665 | Serine (mg): 374 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 27 | Betaine (mg): 1 |
| Retinol (mcg): 303 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 59 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 1 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 7 |
| PRAL Score: 3 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Lactose (g): 4 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cream Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cream Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Cream Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 6g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 6g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Fat – 34g (around 44% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cream Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cream Cheese' provides around 350 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 18% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Cream Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cream Cheese' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 6g protein, 6g carbs, and 34g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Cream Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Selenium (mcg): 9 mcg (16% DV).
'Cream Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 97 mg (7% DV),
Potassium (mg): 132 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 9 mg (2% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 107 mg (9% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 314 mg (14% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cream Cheese in significant amounts?
'Cream Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 308 mcg (34% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 1111 IU (37% DV).
It also provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Cream Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 9 mcg (8% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 9 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 9 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 9 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cream Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cream Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 20 g (100% of max recommended),
Trans Fat (g): 1 g (50% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 101 mg (34% of max recommended).