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What Is Cream Cheese Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 30 March 2026

Cream Cheese is a dairy product. It is high in vitamin A. Discover the nutritional benefits and how cream cheese can support your health goals.

Cream Cheese provides 56 calories, 1g protein, 0.9g carbohydrates, and 5.5g fat per cubic inch (16g). It can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Cream Cheese

  • Low in carbohydrates, suitable for keto diets
  • Very low in sugar
  • Rich in vitamin A (308mcg per 100g, 34% DV)

Cream Cheese Is Best For

Low-carb dietsBlood sugar managementEye health

Things to Consider

  • Contains cholesterol (101mg per 100g)
  • Contains saturated fat (20.21g per 100g)

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per cubic inch (16g)

56

cal

0.9g

carbs

1g

protein

5.5g

fat

0g

fiber

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