Heavy Cream vs. Asparagus
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Asparagus
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
asparagus
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and asparagus:
- Asparagus has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Asparagus has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than asparagus.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and asparagus has 94% less calories than heavy cream - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to asparagus per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for asparagus, 35:62:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 62% |
| Fat | 94% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both asparagus and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in asparagus are made of 53% dietary fiber and 47% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Asparagus and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Asparagus and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and asparagus has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Asparagus has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and asparagus does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Asparagus has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and asparagus does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Asparagus has 833% more Vitamin C than heavy cream - asparagus has 5.6mg 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 982% more Vitamin A than asparagus - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than asparagus - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and asparagus does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Asparagus and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has 12 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Asparagus has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and asparagus contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.978 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.274 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 175% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than heavy cream - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Asparagus is a great source of potassium and it has 113% more potassium than heavy cream - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Heavy Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 9 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 710 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.01 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.01 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.04 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 Heavy Cream or Asparagus .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .
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FAQ
Does asparagus or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and asparagus has 90% less calories than heavy cream - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Is asparagus or heavy cream better for protein?
Asparagus and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Does asparagus or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both asparagus and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in asparagus are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
Does asparagus or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.