Calories in 1 Tbsp of Light Cream Cheese
1 tbsp of light cream cheese (15 g) has 40 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.4 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 0.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 78% fat and 9% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of light cream cheese has 79 calories. Burning 40 calories takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Light Cream Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of light cream cheese?
1 tbsp of light cream cheese weighs about 15 g and has 40 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of light cream cheese?
1 tbsp of light cream cheese has 1.4 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of light cream cheese?
1 tbsp of light cream cheese has 0.8 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars.
How much light cream cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of light cream cheese is 38 g, about 2 1/2 tbsp of light cream cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705762. Original description: Cream cheese, light. Portion weights are USDA household measures.