Calories in 3 Tbsp of Cream Cheese
3 tbsp of cream cheese (44 g) has 152 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.7 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 2.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 7% protein, 87% fat and 6% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of cream cheese has 102 calories. Burning 152 calories takes about 27 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15 g | 51 | 0.9 g | 5 g | 0.8 g |
| 3 tbsp | 44 g | 152 | 2.7 g | 15 g | 2.4 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 175 | 3.1 g | 17 g | 2.8 g |
| 1 small package | 85 g | 298 | 5.2 g | 29 g | 4.7 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 350 | 6.2 g | 34 g | 5.5 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 397 | 7 g | 39 g | 6.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 116 g | 406 | 7.1 g | 40 g | 6.4 g |
| 2 small packages | 170 g | 595 | 10 g | 59 g | 9.4 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 700 | 12 g | 69 g | 11 g |
| 1 cup | 232 g | 812 | 14 g | 80 g | 13 g |
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Cream Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 3 tbsp of cream cheese?
3 tbsp of cream cheese weighs about 44 g and has 152 calories.
How much protein is in 3 tbsp of cream cheese?
3 tbsp of cream cheese has 2.7 g of protein, which is 5% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 tbsp of cream cheese?
3 tbsp of cream cheese has 2.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much cream cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of cream cheese is 29 g, about 1/4 small package of cream cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 173418. Original description: Cheese, cream. Portion weights are USDA household measures.