Frostings, cream cheese-flavor, ready-to-eat
Whole food · Sweets
This is a thick, ready-to-eat frosting with a tangy, sweet cream cheese flavor and a smooth, spreadable texture. It's a high-energy, sugar-dense topping, delivering 415 calories and over 63g of sugar per 100g, with negligible protein or fiber.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 63% carbs · 37% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its perfect balance of sweet and tangy, which cuts through the richness of cakes like carrot or red velvet. Its creamy, indulgent texture makes it a beloved, versatile frosting for birthdays and celebrations.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The extremely high sugar content (63.54g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, and it is calorie-dense. To counteract, use a thin layer, pair it with a protein-rich snack, and choose a smaller portion size to enjoy the flavor without overindulging.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Adds rich, creamy texture to baked goods
- Convenient, no-mixing-required topping
- Enhances the flavor of cakes and cupcakes
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Cream cheese frosting was popularized in the United States in the early 20th century, coinciding with the rise of carrot cake and red velvet cake as American staples.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 15.1 g |
| Energy | 415 kcal |
| Energy | 1737 kj |
| Protein | 0.10 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.3 g |
| Ash | 0.23 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 67.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 63.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 3.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.16 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 3.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 35.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 191 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.02 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.01 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.93 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.7 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 5.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is cream cheese frosting the same as cream cheese icing?
Yes, the terms are often used interchangeably, though 'frosting' typically implies a thicker, more spreadable consistency for decorating, while 'icing' can be thinner and more pourable.
Can I make this frosting at home?
Yes, homemade cream cheese frosting is made by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
How should I store leftover cream cheese frosting?
It should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, as it contains dairy.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.15 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 63.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 5.46 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.