Full fat Cream cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
Full fat Cream cheese has 343 calories per 100 g, with 5.8 g protein, 4.6 g carbs and 33.5 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cream cheese, full fat, block (FDC ID: 2346385).
A 100g serving of full fat cream cheese contains 343 calories, 5.8g protein, 4.6g total carbs (4.6g net carbs), and 33.5g fat.
Energy density
3.43 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
1.7 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
4.6 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
29 g
≈ 1 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 19.7g
- Sodium
- 368mg
Cream cheese, full fat, block nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cream cheese, full fat, block per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 343 kcal | — |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Fat | 33.5 g | 43% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 19.7 g | 99% |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Full fat Cream cheese calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 3.43 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 97 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.3 g | 9.5 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 343 kcal | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 33.5 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 389 kcal | 6.6 g | 5.2 g | 38 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 778 kcal | 13.2 g | 10.4 g | 76 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1556 kcal | 26.3 g | 20.9 g | 152 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2346385.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How full fat cream cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, full fat cream cheese ranks 27th lowest in calories and 31st highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 41% above it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧀 Cheese, dry white, queso seco | 326 kcal | 24.5 g | 3.26 |
| 🥚 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 kcal | 16.2 g | 3.34 |
| 🧀 Cream cheese, full fat, block (this page) | 343 kcal | 5.8 g | 3.43 |
| 🍽️ Cream, heavy | 343 kcal | 2 g | 3.43 |
| 🧀 Cheese, cotija, solid | 351 kcal | 23.8 g | 3.51 |
Portion planning with full fat cream cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 29 g (1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 345 g, bringing 1183 kcal with it — that is 1.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 5% carbs, 7% protein, 88% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Good source of protein — 5.8 g per 100 g (≥ 10% DV)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 4.6 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Full fat Cream cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of full fat cream cheese?
One serving of 100 g provides 343 calories, 4.6 g total carbs, 5.8 g protein, and 33.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of full fat cream cheese?
Full fat Cream cheese contains 343 calories per 100 g, with 5.8 g protein, 4.6 g carbohydrate, and 33.5 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for full fat cream cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cream cheese, full fat, block" is FDC ID: 2346385. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of full fat cream cheese?
By calories, full fat cream cheese is approximately 5% carbohydrates, 7% protein, and 88% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of full fat cream cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of full fat cream cheese has 97 calories, with 1.6 g protein, 1.3 g carbs and 9.5 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 389 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1556 calories.
How much full fat cream cheese is 100 calories?
About 29 g of full fat cream cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.43 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much full fat cream cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 345 g of full fat cream cheese, which also brings 1183 calories with it. That works out to 1.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is full fat cream cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Full fat Cream cheese sits 41% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 27th lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.