Calorie comparison
Cream Cheese vs Parmesan
Per 100 grams, cream cheese is the lighter choice by 89 calories, while parmesan 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 | Parmesan |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 | 431 |
| Protein | 6 g | 38 g |
| Carbs | 4 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 34 g | 29 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
🧀 Parmesan
1 tbsp grated (5 g)
22 cal
1.9 g protein · 0.2 g carbs · 1.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cream cheese or parmesan?
Per 100 g, cream cheese has 342 calories and parmesan has 431. Cream Cheese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cream cheese or parmesan?
Cream Cheese has 6 g of protein per 100 g; parmesan has 38 g. Parmesan wins on protein.
Is cream cheese or parmesan 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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