Cream Cheese Nutrition Facts
Cream cheese is a soft, mild, spreadable cheese made from cream and milk. It has a smooth, creamy texture and slightly tangy flavor, widely used as a spread and in both sweet and savory recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Health Benefits
- ✓Very high vitamin A content for vision health
- ✓Good source of choline for brain function
- ✓Contains small amounts of various B vitamins
- ✓Provides some calcium for bones
- ✓Contains iron (more than most cheeses)
Best For
Storage
Keep refrigerated at 35-40°F. Use within 2 weeks of opening. Do not freeze as texture becomes grainy.
Serving Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cream cheese healthy?
Cream cheese is high in fat and calories with less protein than other cheeses. It's best enjoyed in moderation. Reduced-fat versions offer similar taste with fewer calories.
Can you freeze cream cheese?
Freezing changes cream cheese texture, making it crumbly and grainy. Frozen cream cheese works for cooking and baking but not as a spread.
What's the difference between cream cheese and Neufchatel?
American Neufchatel is similar to cream cheese but with 1/3 less fat (23% vs 33%). Traditional French Neufchatel is a different, soft-ripened cheese.
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