Whipping Cream vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and carrot juice:
- Both carrot juice and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A.
- Carrot juice has 51% less sugar than whipping cream.
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than whipping cream.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and carrot juice has 84% less calories than whipping cream - carrot juice has 40 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrot juice per calorie. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 88% |
| Fat | 76% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice and whipping cream contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot juice has more dietary fiber than whipping cream - carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrot juice has 51% less sugar than whipping cream - carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and whipping cream has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream has 237% more protein than carrot juice - carrot juice has 0.95g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and carrot juice has 100% less saturated fat than whipping cream - carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot juice has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than whipping cream - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both carrot juice and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 409% more Vitamin A than whipping cream - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than carrot juice - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot juice and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, whipping cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both whipping cream and carrot juice contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Whipping Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 321% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Carrot juice has 820% more iron than whipping cream - carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 99% more potassium than whipping cream - carrot juice has 292mg of potassium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 147mg 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,
| Whipping Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 333 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 0.061 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: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does carrot juice or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and carrot juice has 80% less calories than whipping cream - carrot juice has 40 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does carrot juice or whipping cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice and whipping cream contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot juice has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
Does carrot juice or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than carrot juice - carrot juice has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.