Calories in Cream Cheese

51kcal per 1 tbsp (15 g)

342 kcal per 100 g · about 3% of a 2,000-kcal day

Cream cheese is mostly fat, but a tablespoon on a bagel is a reasonable 51 calories. The trouble is the thick schmear that quadruples that.

Cream Cheese nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp
Calories342 kcal51 kcal
Protein6 g0.9 g
Carbs5.5 g0.8 g
Fat34 g5.1 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugar3.2 g0.5 g

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Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.