Heavy Cream vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and spinach:
- Both spinach and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more dpa than spinach.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than spinach.
- Spinach has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Spinach has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and spinach has 93% less calories than heavy cream - spinach has 23 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 spinach per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 49% |
| Fat | 94% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both spinach and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spinach and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and spinach has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Spinach has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Spinach has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 45 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both spinach and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Spinach has 14% more Vitamin A than heavy cream - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than spinach - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spinach and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 149 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and spinach contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Heavy Cream | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 194 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and heavy cream are high in calcium. Spinach has 50% more calcium than heavy cream - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than heavy cream - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 487% more potassium than heavy cream - spinach has 558mg 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 | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more DPA than spinach per 100 grams. Both heavy cream and spinach contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Heavy Cream | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.138 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.026 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 Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and spinach has 90% less calories than heavy cream - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Is spinach or heavy cream better for protein?
Spinach and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Does spinach or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both spinach and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both spinach and heavy cream are high in calcium. Spinach has 50% more calcium than heavy cream - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does spinach or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 490% more potassium than heavy cream - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.