Heavy Cream vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and whipping cream:
- Both heavy cream and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Heavy cream has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Heavy cream has 64% less sugar than whipping cream.
- Heavy cream has more riboflavin, however, whipping cream contains more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both heavy cream and whipping cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 32% more calories than whipping cream - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and whipping cream has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to whipping cream for protein. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 94% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than whipping cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and whipping cream has 12.5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Heavy cream has 64% less sugar than whipping cream - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and whipping cream has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Heavy cream and whipping cream contain similar amounts of protein - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and whipping cream has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both heavy cream and whipping cream are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 67% more saturated fat than whipping cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Whipping cream has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Whipping cream has 33% less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both heavy cream and whipping cream are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 119% more Vitamin A than whipping cream - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has 294% more Vitamin D than whipping cream - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Heavy cream has more riboflavin, however, whipping cream contains more niacin. Both heavy cream and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Heavy Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both heavy cream and whipping cream are high in calcium. Whipping cream has 53% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.
iron
Heavy cream and whipping cream contain similar amounts of iron - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream has 55% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg 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, both heavy cream and whipping cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Heavy Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 43 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than heavy cream per 100 grams, however, heavy cream contains more dpa than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.323 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.502 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or whipping cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both heavy cream and whipping cream are high in calories. Heavy cream has 30% more calories than whipping cream - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and whipping cream has 257 calories.
Does heavy cream or whipping cream contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and whipping cream are high in calcium. Whipping cream has 50% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and whipping cream has 101mg of calcium.