Calorie comparison
Cheddar Cheese vs Cream Cheese
Per 100 grams, cream cheese is the lighter choice by 61 calories, while cheddar 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 | Cheddar Cheese | Cream Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 342 |
| Protein | 25 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 1.3 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 33 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
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 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, cheddar cheese or cream cheese?
Per 100 g, cheddar cheese has 403 calories and cream cheese has 342. Cream Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or cream cheese?
Cheddar Cheese has 25 g of protein per 100 g; cream cheese has 6 g. Cheddar Cheese wins on protein.
Is cheddar cheese 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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