How many calories in 1 ounce of cream cheese?

If you’ve ever stopped to wonder how many calories are hiding out in that delicious schmear of cream cheese on your bagel, then have no fear! We’re here to give you the lowdown (and maybe some bad news).

What is Cream Cheese?

Before we dive into the caloric content of cream cheese, let’s first take a moment to appreciate this amazing food. Cream cheese is a soft, spreadable cheese that originated in the United States and has grown to become a globally recognized treat enjoyed by millions.

It’s made from milk and cream with added cultures that help give it its signature tangy flavor. The end product contains about 33% milkfat, which gives it its luxuriously creamy texture.

Varieties

Not all cream cheeses are created equal though. There are several varieties available on the market including regular cream cheese, whipped cream cheese, reduced-fat versions, and some infused with extra flavors like chive or garlic.

So…How Many Calories Are In It?

Now for the main event – let’s get down to brass tacks: how many calories can we expect to find in an ounce (28 grams) of this cheesy goodness? Unfortunately for those watching their waistlines, there aren’t too many redeeming qualities when it comes to calorie count:

  • A typical serving size of one tablespoon (14g) contains around 50 calories
  • An ounce serving clocks up at approximately 100 calories

That might sound reasonable enough until you consider how quickly things can add up when eating multiple servings throughout your day!

Caloric Breakdown

For those interested in specifics and wanting more than just rough numbers thrown out there; here is what you’re looking at per serving according to various brands’ nutrition labels:

Brand Serving Size Calories
Philadelphia Original 1 oz (28 g) 100
2 tbsp (31g) 70
Whipped Cream Cheese Spread 1 oz (28g) 79
2 tbsp (22g) 50
Mascarpone 1 oz (28g) 120

So, it’s safe to say that cream cheese is not exactly a dieter’s dream food.

But Wait…What About Reduced-Fat Versions?

Reduced-fat varieties of cream cheese are certainly an option, but how do they stack up in terms of calories? Here is your answer:

  • One tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese still contains around 30 calories
  • An ounce has just over 60 calories

While you’ll be cutting back on fat with these alternative options, calorie-wise there isn’t much difference – so it comes down to whether or not this substitute operates effectively for your dietary preferences.

Light from ‘KRAFT

Among the popular brands providing different variations, Kraft has one called ‘Light’ that lowers the caloric count while keeping things mostly the same. They claim their product contain “33% less fat than our regular cream cheese”, and according to their nutrition label here’s what we’re looking at:

Brand Serving Size Calories
KRAFT Philadelphia Light ]
Literally listed as being able to provide 25% fewer calories than generic creams!

In conclusion,/ unfortunately/~ without any small bit of hope, cream cheese can easily rack up your daily caloric intake for those that consider it a staple in their diet. With all of its varying forms competing in the market, it could possibly be worth trying out some different brands to find options which best works with your dietary preferences.

There’s no shame however if you’ve fallen prey to this cheese and can’t imagine going without- just maybe not as frequently!

So there you have it! More than enough details about calories present in cream cheese to keep any food fan happy…and also satiated (in terms of knowledge – go ahead and treat yourself at your own risk!).

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