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Nutritional Profile of Cream Cheese - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cream Cheese.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cream Cheese
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cream Cheese
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cream Cheese
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cream Cheese
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cream Cheese
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cream Cheese
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cream Cheese
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 5.5 g | 1.6 g | 196 | 1978 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 204 | 1300 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 8.9 g | 2.5 g | 31 | 423 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 g | 419.6 mg | 114 | 1273 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 20.2 g | 5.7 g | 17 | 128 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 34.4 g | 9.8 g | 17 | 252 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 718 mg | 203.5 mg | 44 | 58 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 868 mg | 246.1 mg | 18 | 66 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 592 mg | 167.8 mg | 11 | 25 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 366 mg | 103.8 mg | 26 | 124 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 37 | 198 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 3.3 g | 929.9 mg | 20 | 77 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 9.4 g | 2.7 g | 10 | 108 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3.4 g | 952.5 mg | 32 | 281 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 16 | 209 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | 27 | 514 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 651 mg | 184.6 mg | 45 | 352 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 64 mg | 18.1 mg | 30 | 410 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 7 | 177 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 7 | 327 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 53 mg | 15 mg | 67 | 241 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.2 g | 343 mg | 111 | 1290 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 131 mg | 37.1 mg | 130 | 825 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 9 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 1.7 g | 218 | 1005 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 71 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 64 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 69 | 384 |
| Niacin | 91 µg | 25.8 µg | 246 | 2438 |
| Riboflavin | 230 µg | 65.2 µg | 183 | 581 |
| Thiamin | 23 µg | 6.5 µg | 124 | 861 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 139 | 708 |
| Vitamin B6 | 56 µg | 15.9 µg | 158 | 925 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 19 | 463 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 860 µg | 243.8 µg | 114 | 557 |
| beta-Carotene | 59 µg | 16.7 µg | 80 | 1107 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 22 | 183 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 7 µg | 2 µg | 117 | 1028 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.1 µg | 0.6 µg | 102 | 904 |
| Retinol | 303 µg | 85.9 µg | 27 | 216 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 308 µg | 87.3 µg | 30 | 413 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 97 mg | 27.5 mg | 181 | 448 |
| Copper, Cu | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 119 | 831 |
| Iron, Fe | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 156 | 924 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 70 | 381 |
| Phosphorus, P | 107 mg | 30.3 mg | 192 | 557 |
| Potassium, K | 132 mg | 37.4 mg | 159 | 766 |
| Selenium, Se | 8.6 µg | 2.4 µg | 172 | 607 |
| Sodium, Na | 314 mg | 89 mg | 187 | 835 |
| Zinc, Zn | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 180 | 872 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 28.6 mg | 94 | 280 |
| Choline | 26.8 mg | 7.6 mg | 115 | 888 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 52.6 g | 14.9 g | 281 | 1563 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 350 kcal | 99.2 kcal | 58 | 338 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cream Cheese
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 Individual Container | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Cup | 240.0 g | 8.5 oz |
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| Cream Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 109 | |
(Fat Free) | 82 |
(Light Or Lite) | 48 |
(Low Fat) | 83 |
(Regular, Flavored) | 48 |
| Processed Cream Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
(Cheese, Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 47 |
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