Cream Cheese Calories

With cream cheese, there have been many introductions of different added flavors to create some new innovative combinations over time, and most commonly it is enjoyed as a spread. It begins as a cream that is then heated to pasteurize the product, where lactic acid and other additives are added to create the texture and consistency with the fat droplets being broken down. It can be a slightly healthier alternative to butter or margarine as a spread to enjoy and to add some different taste, texture, and variety to the meals. Whipped cream cheese, in particular, will have more air density in its volume allowing for fewer calories per serving.

For some examples, 1 8 oz package of original cream cheese will have 798 calories, 1 tbsp. of Philadelphia light cream cheese is around 30 calories and 1 tbsp. of regular Philadelphia cream cheese will come to about 48 calories! This highlights the importance of portion control and measuring when enjoying this choice in the meals and choosing a suitable serving size around 1 oz or 1 tbsp. as a spread. A typical Everything bagel with cream cheese is a popular breakfast item, starting the day off with around 460 calories. Some other trendy meals involving cream cheese are jalapeno poppers, which will come to around 280 calories per serving. To help keep the calories low, it can help to be aware of the lower-fat options, use portion control, or substitute with other lower-calorie options like cottage cheese, ricotta, or mascarpone when necessary.

And just how does cream cheese fit into a healthy diet you may be asking? Well, there are a variety of different ways that it can be enjoyed and to get creative with it. 1 way is as a spread on a whole grain bread or bagel product, adding vegetables and a lean protein to create a nice rounded-out meal. Another way can be to enjoy it with a baked potato or use it in a sauce. It is also used quite often in desserts, like famously in cheesecake, and in tiramisu using mascarpone. What are some creative healthy ways you’ll be adding cream cheese to your meals?