Calorie comparison
Cream Cheese vs Egg
Per 100 grams, egg is the lighter choice by 187 calories, while egg 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 | Cream Cheese | Egg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 | 155 |
| Protein | 6 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 34 g | 11 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
🧀 Cream Cheese
1 tbsp (14 g)
48 cal
0.8 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 4.8 g fat
🥚 Egg
1 large (50 g)
78 cal
6.5 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 5.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cream cheese or egg?
Per 100 g, cream cheese has 342 calories and egg has 155. Egg is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cream cheese or egg?
Cream Cheese has 6 g of protein per 100 g; egg has 13 g. Egg wins on protein.
Is cream cheese or egg 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 egg — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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