Heavy Cream vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and trout:
- Both heavy cream and trout are high in calories.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than trout.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid.
- Trout is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and trout are high in calories. Heavy cream has 66% more calories than trout - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to trout for carbs. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 94% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both heavy cream and trout are low in carbohydrates - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in heavy cream and trout are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Heavy cream and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Trout is an excellent source of protein and it has 759% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and trout has 90% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Trout has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Trout has 36% less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has 467% more Vitamin C than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 372% more Vitamin A than trout - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than trout - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 259% more Vitamin E than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid. Both heavy cream and trout contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Heavy Cream | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Heavy cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 113% more calcium than trout - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Heavy cream and trout contain similar amounts of iron - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Trout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 387% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), EPA, DPA and DHA than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.268 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | 0.265 G |
| DPA | 0.02 G | 0.111 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.631 G |
| Total | 0.157 G | 1.275 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both heavy cream and trout contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.058 G | 0.053 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 1.929 G |
| Total | 1.352 G | 1.982 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 Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and trout are high in calories. Heavy cream has 70% more calories than trout - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is heavy cream or trout better for protein?
Trout is a fantastic source of protein and it has 760% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does heavy cream or trout contain more calcium?
Heavy cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than trout - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
Does heavy cream or trout contain more potassium?
Trout is a rich source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.