Beef vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and whipping cream:
- Both beef and whipping cream are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Beef has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and whipping cream are high in calories. Beef has a little more calories (8%) than whipping cream by weight - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to whipping cream per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 19% |
| Fat | 62% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 693% more protein than whipping cream - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef and whipping cream are high in saturated fat. Whipping cream has 88% more saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Whipping cream has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beef and whipping cream contain similar amounts of cholesterol - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 61 times more Vitamin A than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beef and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Beef | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 189% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 44 times more iron than whipping cream - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Beef is a great source of potassium and it has 87% more potassium than whipping cream - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 147mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.323 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and whipping cream contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 0.402 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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FAQ
Does beef or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and whipping cream are high in calories. Beef has a little more calories ( 10%) than whipping cream by weight - beef has 277 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Is beef or whipping cream better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 690% more protein than whipping cream - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Does beef or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.