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Cream Cheese — PlainD
Dairy & Eggs · #7 of 7

Cream Cheese

Plain · Treats

23/100D tier
Calories342
Protein6.2g
Fiber0g
Sodium321mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 23 out of 100, #7 of 7 dairy & eggs. Clean label carries the score (75/100); protein drags it down (7/100).

The short version: Bagel glue. Delicious bagel glue.

The catch: Calorie-dense and low in everything but fat — a spread, not a food group.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.2g44%
Saturated Fat 21.2g106%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 321mg14%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 6.2g12%
Vitamin A 380mcg RAE42%
Calcium 97mg7%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 23

Clean label ×1575
Micronutrients ×1525
Low saturated fat ×2023
Calcium ×207
Protein ×307

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#7 of 7 in Dairy & Eggs. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cream Cheese healthy?

It grades D — 23 out of 100, #7 of 7 dairy & eggs in our system. Bagel glue. Delicious bagel glue.

How many calories are in Cream Cheese?

342 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cream Cheese calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.