Heavy Cream vs. Peanut Butter
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Peanut Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
peanut butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and peanut butter:
- Both heavy cream and peanut butter are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more dpa than peanut butter.
- Heavy cream has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than peanut butter.
- Heavy cream has 65% less sugar than peanut butter.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than peanut butter.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Peanut butter has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut butter has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than heavy cream.
- Peanut butter has signficantly more iron than heavy cream.
- Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 73% more calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peanut butter per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for peanut butter, 15:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Peanut Butter | |
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| Protein | 3% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 14% |
| Fat | 94% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than peanut butter - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in peanut butter are made of 39% sugar, 37% dietary fiber and 23% starch, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Peanut butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Heavy cream has 65% less sugar than peanut butter - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 747% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both heavy cream and peanut butter are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 203% more saturated fat than peanut butter - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Peanut butter has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut butter has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut butter - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than peanut butter - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut butter has signficantly more Vitamin E than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peanut butter has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and peanut butter contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Heavy Cream | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.106 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.111 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 13.696 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 1.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.418 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 92 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both heavy cream and peanut butter are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 47% more calcium than peanut butter - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut butter has signficantly more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut butter is an excellent source of potassium and it has 684% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more DPA than peanut butter per 100 grams. Both heavy cream and peanut butter contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Heavy Cream | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.078 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.078 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut butter has more linoleic acid than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | 0.64 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 13.854 G |
| Total | 1.341 G | 14.494 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 70% more calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Does heavy cream or peanut butter contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and peanut butter are high in calcium. Heavy cream has 50% more calcium than peanut butter - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
Does heavy cream or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Peanut butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 680% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.