Heavy Cream vs. Flaxseeds
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Flaxseeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
flaxseeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and flaxseeds:
- Both flaxseeds and heavy cream are high in calcium and calories.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Flaxseed has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Heavy cream has more beta-carotene than flaxseed, however, flaxseed contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than heavy cream.
- Heavy cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than flaxseed.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and heavy cream are high in calories. Flaxseed has 57% more calories than heavy cream - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to flaxseeds per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for flaxseeds, 13:21:66 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 21% |
| Fat | 94% | 66% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in flaxseeds are made of 95% dietary fiber and 5% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Flaxseeds and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 544% more protein than heavy cream - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and flaxseed has 84% less saturated fat than heavy cream - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Flaxseed has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Flaxseed has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg 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 more Vitamin A than flaxseed - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than flaxseed - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and flaxseeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 1.644 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 3.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.473 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 87 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and heavy cream are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 286% more calcium than heavy cream - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 56 times more iron than heavy cream - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 756% more potassium than heavy cream - flaxseed has 813mg 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 has more beta-carotene than flaxseed per 100 grams, however, flaxseed contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 651 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than heavy cream per 100 grams, however, heavy cream contains more dpa than flaxseed per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 22.813 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 22.813 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.008 G | 0.007 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 5.903 G |
| Total | 1.302 G | 5.91 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) .
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and heavy cream are high in calories. Flaxseed has 60% more calories than heavy cream - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does flaxseeds or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and heavy cream are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 290% more calcium than heavy cream - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or heavy cream contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 56 times more iron than heavy cream - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of potassium and it has 760% more potassium than heavy cream - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.