Calorie comparison
Butter vs Cream Cheese
Per 100 grams, cream cheese is the lighter choice by 375 calories, while cream cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Cream Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 342 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 34 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🧀 Cream Cheese
1 tbsp (14 g)
48 cal
0.8 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 4.8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or cream cheese?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and cream cheese has 342. Cream Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or cream cheese?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; cream cheese has 6 g. Cream Cheese wins on protein.
Is butter or cream cheese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cream cheese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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