Heavy Cream vs. Coconut Cream
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Coconut Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
coconut cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and coconut cream:
- Both coconut cream and heavy cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Coconut cream has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium.
- Heavy cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin and folate.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than coconut cream.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coconut cream and heavy cream are high in calories. Coconut cream is very similar to coconut cream for calories - coconut cream has 330 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to coconut cream for protein. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for coconut cream, 4:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 8% |
| Fat | 94% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut cream and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - coconut cream has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Coconut cream has less sugar than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Coconut cream and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - coconut cream has 3.6g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coconut cream and heavy cream are high in saturated fat. Coconut cream has 34% more saturated fat than heavy cream - coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Coconut cream has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Coconut cream has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut cream and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than coconut cream - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream has more Vitamin E than coconut cream - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Heavy cream has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, coconut cream contains more niacin and folate. Both heavy cream and coconut cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Heavy Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.89 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than coconut cream - coconut cream has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than heavy cream - coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium and it has 242% more potassium than heavy cream - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than coconut cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.379 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.379 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) .
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FAQ
Does coconut cream or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coconut cream and heavy cream are high in calories. Coconut cream is quite similar to coconut cream for calories - coconut cream has 330 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does coconut cream or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than coconut cream - coconut cream has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does coconut cream or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Coconut cream is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than heavy cream - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.