Cream cheese
Cream cheese: high in FODMAPs; moderate in lactose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
Cream cheese is a fresh cheese that was never drained hard and never aged, so the lactose is still in it. It is also spread thickly rather than grated thinly, which doubles the practical difference from a hard cheese.
- LactoseFODMAPsModerate
Cream cheese holds less lactose than milk, because it is mostly fat and some whey drained away before it was potted. It is cultured too, so bacteria took a share. The catch is the portion: it is spread thickly, not measured.
Sources· 2
- USDA FoodData Central
- McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods (PHE, 2015)
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does cream cheese affect?
Cream cheese is notable for FODMAPs and lactose. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does cream cheese contain FODMAPs?
Yes — cream cheese is high in FODMAPs. Cream cheese is a fresh cheese that was never drained hard and never aged, so the lactose is still in it. It is also spread thickly rather than grated thinly, which doubles the practical difference from a hard cheese.
Does cream cheese contain lactose?
Cream cheese contains moderate levels of lactose. Cream cheese holds less lactose than milk, because it is mostly fat and some whey drained away before it was potted. It is cultured too, so bacteria took a share. The catch is the portion: it is spread thickly, not measured. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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