Calories in
cheese spread, cream cheese base
295 kcal per 100 g Cheese spread, cream cheese base contains 295 calories per 100 grams, or about 84 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 7.1 g protein, 3.5 g carbohydrate and 28.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 5% carbohydrate, 9% protein, 86% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 84 | 2.0 g | 1.0 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 cup | 240.0 g | 708 | 17.0 g | 8.4 g | 68.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 295 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2.0 g |
| Total fat | 28.6 g | 8.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.0 g | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 1.0 g |
| Sodium | 436.0 mg | 123.8 mg |
| Potassium | 112.0 mg | 31.8 mg |
| Calcium | 71.0 mg | 20.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 302.0 µg | 85.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 90.0 mg | 25.6 mg |
| Water | 58.5 g | 16.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169081). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How cheese spread, cream cheese base compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, cheese spread, cream cheese base ranks 42 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 5% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (84 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 17 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in cheese spread, cream cheese base?
Cheese spread, cream cheese base contains 295 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 84 calories per oz. It also provides 7.1 g of protein, 3.5 g of carbohydrate and 28.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of cheese spread, cream cheese base?
By calories, cheese spread, cream cheese base is roughly 5% carbohydrate, 9% protein and 86% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 17 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the cheese spread, cream cheese base I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Cheese spread, cream cheese base". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.