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Cream Cheese has a low glycemic index of 10 (typical range 5 to 18). A serving of 1 oz (28 g) has a glycemic load of 0, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 350 calories, 6.2 g protein, 5.5 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 3.8 g sugars) and 34.4 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 34.4 g | 9.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 20.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Sodium | 314 mg | 88 mg |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 37 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Butter | 0 | 0 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Feta Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Swiss Cheese | 0 | 0 |
Cream Cheese has a glycemic index of 10, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (28 g) serving is 0, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of cream cheese has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Cream Cheese has 350 calories per 100 g, and about 98 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Cheese, cream” (FDC 173418). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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