Heavy Cream vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and heavy cream are high in calories.
- Heavy cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than ketchup.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Ketchup has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Ketchup has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and heavy cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 237% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to ketchup for protein. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 96% |
| Fat | 94% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and heavy cream has 86% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Heavy cream has 173% more protein than ketchup - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and ketchup has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Ketchup has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ketchup has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has 583% more Vitamin C than heavy cream - ketchup has 4.1mg 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 14 times more Vitamin A than ketchup - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than ketchup - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and ketchup contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Heavy Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and heavy cream contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 196% more potassium than heavy cream - ketchup has 281mg 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 | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 316 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 161 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.039 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and heavy cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 240% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does ketchup or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, heavy cream has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.