Heavy Cream vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and heavy cream are high in calcium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than broccoli.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than heavy cream - broccoli has 34 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 broccoli per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 64% |
| Fat | 94% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Broccoli and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Broccoli has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Broccoli has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 147 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - broccoli has 89.2mg 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 12 times more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than broccoli - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 30 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and broccoli contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and heavy cream are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 40% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 630% more iron than heavy cream - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 233% more potassium than heavy cream - broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.0215 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.049 G |
| Total | 1.341 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does broccoli or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than heavy cream - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does broccoli or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and heavy cream are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 40% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than heavy cream - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.