How many carbs are in cream cheese, light?
1 cup of cream cheese, light contains about 19.5g of carbohydrate, 18.8g of protein, and 482 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (15g) | 1.2g | 0g | 1.2g |
| 1 cup (240g) | 19.5g | 0g | 19.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 8.1g | 0g | 8.1g |
Net carbs in cream cheese, light
1 cup of cream cheese, light contains 19.5g of net carbs — total carbs (19.5g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for cream cheese, light (per 100g)
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 8.1g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 5.8g
- Protein: 7.9g
- Fat: 15.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341165). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in cream cheese, light?
1 cup of cream cheese, light contains about 19.5g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 19.5g.
How many net carbs are in cream cheese, light?
Net carbs in 1 cup of cream cheese, light are about 19.5g — that is total carbs (19.5g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is cream cheese, light good for diabetics?
Cream cheese, light contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is cream cheese, light keto-friendly?
Whether cream cheese, light fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 19.5g of net carbs.