Convert Cream Cheese from Grams to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 100 grams of cream cheese?

100 grams of cream cheese (cream cheese spread) is 0.45 US cups. 50 grams of cream cheese is 0.23 US cups. 150 grams of cream cheese is 0.68 US cups. 200 grams of cream cheese is 0.91 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 220.8 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 230 g. Use the metric cup converter
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement

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Common Cream Cheese Conversions

Here are the most common cream cheese conversions from grams to cups (US).

GramsCups (US)
25 g0.11 cups (US)
50 g0.23 cups (US)
75 g0.34 cups (US)
100 g0.45 cups (US)
125 g0.57 cups (US)
150 g0.68 cups (US)
175 g0.79 cups (US)
200 g0.91 cups (US)
250 g1.13 cups (US)
300 g1.36 cups (US)
400 g1.81 cups (US)
500 g2.26 cups (US)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 100 grams of cream cheese in US cups?
100 grams of cream cheese is 0.45 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 200 grams of cream cheese is 0.91 US cups and 50 grams is 0.23 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the cream cheese converter
How many US cups is 150 grams of cream cheese?
150 grams of cream cheese is 0.68 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams of cream cheese is 0.45 US cups and 200 grams is 0.91 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
What is 200 grams of cream cheese in US cups?
200 grams of cream cheese is 0.91 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 grams of cream cheese is 0.45 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many grams of cream cheese is 0.45 US cups?
0.45 US cups of cream cheese is 99.36 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists grams but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.

Related to Cream Cheese

Mascarpone

Mascarpone is richer (around 40% fat to cream cheese's 33%) and sweeter, with no live cultures so the tang is gone. Close in weight (240 g vs 230 g per cup); expect a softer set in cheesecakes. See our Mascarpone converter.

Ricotta

Ricotta is grainier and lower in fat (258 g vs 230 g per cup). Drain or blend smooth for no-bake fillings; in baked cheesecakes it works straight in with a slightly drier, less tangy result. See our Ricotta converter.

Greek Yoghurt

Lean swap: tangier and far lower in fat than cream cheese, similar weight (260 g vs 230 g per cup). Strain through cheesecloth for an hour to mimic cream cheese's body; loses richness in frostings. See our Greek Yoghurt converter.

Plain Yoghurt

Plain yoghurt is much lighter and tangier than cream cheese (258 g vs 230 g per cup). Use it as a 1:1 swap in cheesecakes or frostings only when you want a looser, more pourable result; for piping or thick spreads, cream cheese holds its shape better. See what 100 grams of plain yoghurt is in US cups.

Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan is a hard aged cheese that weighs just 100 g per metric cup when grated, far less than cream cheese at 230 g. It adds a sharp, salty bite rather than creaminess, so the two serve different purposes in baking and cooking. See what 100 grams of parmesan cheese is in US cups.

Sour Cream

Sour cream is thinner and tangier than cream cheese, with similar fat content but live cultures that give a sharper bite. They are close in weight (250 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cake batters or dips; for piped frostings, cream cheese holds its shape better. See what 100 grams of sour cream is in US cups.

Crème Fraîche

Crème fraîche has the same weight per cup as cream cheese (230 g each) but a thinner, more pourable texture and a tangier flavour. Swap 1:1 in cold dips and toppings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is the safer choice as cream cheese can turn grainy under heat. See what 100 grams of crème fraîche is in US cups.

Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is loose and curdy where cream cheese is dense and smooth (234 g vs 230 g per cup). Blending cottage cheese until smooth lets it stand in for cream cheese in dips and cheesecake batters, with a lighter, less tangy result. See what 100 grams of cottage cheese is in US cups.

Goat's Cheese

Goat's cheese is lighter and tangier than cream cheese (150 g vs 230 g per cup). It works as a swap in tarts, salads, and savoury spreads when a stronger tang is welcome, but cream cheese is the better choice for frostings and cheesecakes. See our Goat's Cheese converter.

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