How much does cream cheese cost?
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Cream cheese costs about $0.01 per gram at typical US grocery prices, or about $3.02 per cup and $5.90 per pound.
Cost of cream cheese in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.01 per gram.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | $0.19 |
| ¼ cup | $0.75 |
| ½ cup | $1.51 |
| 1 cup | $3.02 |
| 1 lb | $5.90 |
Cream Cheese price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.06
- Per tablespoon: $0.19
- Per cup: $3.02
- Per ounce (weight): $0.37
- Per pound: $5.90
- Per 100 grams: $1.30
Recipes that use cream cheese
| Recipe | Amount | Cost of the cream cheese | Share of ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homemade Cinnamon Rolls | 113 g | $1.47 | 17% |
Compared with other dairy
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for cream cheese: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per gram. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ¼ cup of cream cheese cost?
About $0.75, at a typical price of $0.01 per gram. 1 tbsp is about $0.19 and ½ cup is about $1.51.
How do I work out the cost of cream cheese in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.01 per gram, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
Which recipes use the most cream cheese?
Of the CrumbCounts recipes, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls uses the most: 113 g, about $1.47 per batch (17% of its ingredient cost).
More dairy prices
- Buttermilk $0.05 per fluid ounce
- Evaporated Milk $0.18 per ounce
- Greek Yogurt $0.30 per ounce
- Heavy Cream $0.25 per ounce
- Mozzarella Cheese $0.25 per ounce
- Sour Cream $0.20 per ounce
- Sweetened Condensed Milk $0.22 per ounce
- Velveeta $0.25 per ounce