Skim Milk vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and whipping cream:
- Both whipping cream and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Skim milk has 37 times less cholesterol than whipping cream.
- Skim milk has 60% less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and skim milk has 87% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to whipping cream per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 19% |
| Fat | 2% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has 60% less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Whipping cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and skim milk has 100% less saturated fat than whipping cream - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Skim milk has 37 times less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 208% more Vitamin A than skim milk - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has 194% more Vitamin D than whipping cream - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin. Both skim milk and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Skim Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 21% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of potassium - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.323 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.502 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does whipping cream or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is whipping cream or skim milk better for protein?
Whipping cream and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does whipping cream or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does whipping cream or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 20% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.