Milk vs. Whipping Cream
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Whipping Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
whipping cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and whipping cream:
- Both whipping cream and milk are high in calcium.
- Milk has 62% less carbohydrates than whipping cream.
- Milk has 8.5 times less cholesterol than whipping cream.
- Milk has more riboflavin.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whipping cream is high in calories and milk has 81% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to whipping cream per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for whipping cream, 5:19:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 19% |
| Fat | 35% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 62% less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Whipping cream and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream and milk contain similar amounts of protein - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whipping cream is high in saturated fat and milk has 91% less saturated fat than whipping cream - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and whipping cream are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Milk has 8.5 times less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and milk has 8mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and whipping cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whipping cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 242% more Vitamin A than milk - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has 206% more Vitamin D than whipping cream - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and milk has 49iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin. Both milk and whipping cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.305 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whipping cream and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 19% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Whipping cream and milk contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Whipping cream and milk contain similar amounts of potassium - whipping cream has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whipping cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.323 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.323 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whipping cream has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Whipping Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.502 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does whipping cream or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Whipping cream is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does whipping cream or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does whipping cream or milk contain more calcium?
Both whipping cream and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 20% more calcium than whipping cream - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.