Almond Milk vs. Heavy Cream
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Heavy Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
heavy cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and heavy cream:
- Both heavy cream and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than heavy cream.
- Heavy cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, almond milk contains more niacin.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and almond milk has 96% less calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to heavy cream per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:33:57 and for heavy cream, 3:3:94 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 3% |
| Fat | 57% | 94% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both heavy cream and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in almond milk are made of 75% sugar, 19% dietary fiber and 6% starch, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Heavy cream and almond milk contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Heavy cream has 610% more protein than almond milk - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Almond milk has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond milk has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond milk - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has 54% more Vitamin D than almond milk - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Heavy cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, almond milk contains more niacin.
| Almond Milk | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.188 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.064 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.495 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.16 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both heavy cream and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 179% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Heavy cream and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Heavy cream and almond milk contain similar amounts of potassium - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Heavy Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.039 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 1.294 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 1.333 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Milk or Heavy Cream .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does heavy cream or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both heavy cream and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - heavy cream has 2.8g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in almond milk are made of 80% sugar, 20% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
Does heavy cream or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 180% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.